Elements and Performance Criteria

Range description
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, site licences and industrial awards and agreements
Workplace information may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules, standard forms and written or verbal instructions
Basic measuring equipment includes but is not limited to scales, gauges and meters. Examples of typical measuring devices include refractometers (hand-held), temperature probes/thermometers, and pH probes/meters

Ability to:
Access workplace information on measurement requirements and procedures relating to own work. This includes information about the types of measurements to be carried out, the equipment/devices to be used, frequency of measurement and related recording requirements
Locate measuring equipment/device and confirm that it is suitable for use. This will vary depending on the nature of the equipment/device. It may include taring scales, and confirming calibration of devices such as pH meters
Locate materials/item/s to be measured
Follow procedures to conduct measurements
Determine and interpret measurement results. This includes checking measurement accuracy, and where results are out of the required range, reporting to appropriate personnel and following instructions on corrective action
Record results as required in the appropriate format. This may include completing log sheets

Knowledge of:
Purpose of measuring as applied to work responsibilities, and related measuring equipment and units of measurement. This includes an understanding of the required accuracy of the measurement and the capability/accuracy level of equipment used
Measuring equipment/device preparation requirements and purpose. This includes an understanding of the calibration requirements and responsibilities for maintaining accurate measuring equipment/devices. At this level, responsibility may involve confirming calibration by following defined check methods. It also includes an understanding of any OHS hazards associated with using the measuring equipment/device and related safe operating procedures
Typical/required range for measurement results
Common factors and conditions that could affect the measurement result
Procedures to follow where measurements are out of range. Typically this involves repeating the measurement one or more times
Consequences of measurements that are out of range
Responsibilities to report measurement information

Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competence relevant to the function or work role. The following unit may be relevant:

FDFCORBM2A Use basic mathematical concepts

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Work procedures and instructions relating to measuring requirements
Measuring equipment/devices
Materials/items to be measured
Recording and reporting system

Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.