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Verify simple measures

Verify simple measures

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMTMVER301
State Code
AXN92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
12/01/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to apply National Instrument Test Procedures to determine whether simple measures of a particular class are suitable for trade use and to mark them accordingly.This unit of competency is applicable to verifiers operating under a servicing licence to test and mark a specific class of simple measures. Simple measures such as trade masses, length measures and volume measures are used in a wide variety of commerce including retail, hospitality, pharmaceuticals and laboratory services.Under the requirements of Regulation 2.43 of the National Trade Measurement Regulations 2009, a servicing licensee or an employee must not verify a measure relevant to this unit unless they hold a statement of attainment for this unit of competency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for verification
  • 1.1 Identify and evaluate the type of simple measure to be verified
  • 1.2 Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification
  • 1.3 Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification
  • 1.4 Liaise with the trader to provide the items required on site
  • 1.5 Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  • 1.6 Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice
  • 1.7 Identify relevant local workplace health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies
2 Evaluate simple measure performance
  • 2.1 Evaluate whether the operating environment will impact on the performance of the simple measure
  • 2.2 Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions as necessary
  • 2.3 Identify the maximum permissible errors for the simple measure from the legislative requirements
  • 2.4 Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Check simple measure for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval
  • 2.6 Inspect simple measure in accordance with relevant National Instrument Test Procedures and appropriate National Measurement Institute (NMI) guidance
  • 2.7 Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the simple measure is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements
3 Report verification results
  • 3.1 Display the verification result on the simple measure in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 3.2 Use test reports to present verification results in the required format
  • 3.3 Complete verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines
4 Model and encourage compliance with statutory requirements
  • 4.1 Apply organisation’s quality procedures and practices to meet servicing licensee’s legislative obligations
  • 4.2 Clarify any issues about verifier obligations with their servicing licensee and/or licensing administering authority as they arise
  • 4.3 Review work and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with legislative requirements
  • 4.4 Identify implications of non-compliance with legislative requirements
  • 4.5 Identify inadequacies in trader’s use of measures which may contribute to non-compliance with national measurement legislation
  • 4.6 Explain inadequacies and possible remedial actions to trader
  • 4.7 Respect the rights of the trader at all times
5 Maintain statutory records
  • 5.1 Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with servicing licensee’s legislative requirements
  • 5.2 Ensure authorisation, training and relevant licences are current in accordance with organisational and servicing licensee’s legislative requirements
  • 5.3 Inform the licensing administering authority of changes to personal information as required by statute
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7281 MSATMVER301A Verify simple measures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD601 MSMSS00012 Trade Measurement Verification (Simple Measure) Skill set