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Verify Inspectors' Class reference standards

Verify Inspectors' Class reference standards

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMTMVER403
State Code
AXN88
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
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to calibrate reference standards to the Inspectors’ Class level using standard calibration procedures. These procedures specify all associated reference standards, equipment and methods to be used and the required parameters, quantities and ranges to be tested, including the criteria for validation or rejection. Standard calibration procedures are sometimes complex and lengthy and must be performed in a methodical and standard manner. Personnel are not permitted to deviate from explicit instructions in any manner, nor modify the procedure, nor substitute alternative equipment.This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory and calibration technicians who carry out testing and/or calibrations using standard calibration methods in National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratories. They work under limited supervision and their results are interpreted and checked by the laboratory supervisor, quality officer or designated signatoryWhile no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, all inspection activity is legislated under the National Measurement Act 1960.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Receive and schedule Inspectors’ Class reference standards for calibration
  • 1.1 Identify the level of verification required by the client
  • 1.2 Evaluate and implement appropriate strategies where the standard's suitability for purpose does not meet client expectations
  • 1.3 Enter details for the Inspectors’ Class reference standard into the organisation's information management system and apply appropriate tracking mechanisms
  • 1.4 Process 'urgent' calibration requests in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.5 Maintain confidentiality of all client and organisation data and information
  • 1.6 Ensure that information provided to clients is accurate, relevant and authorised for release
  • 1.7 Deal with customers politely, efficiently and in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
2 Prepare for calibration
  • 2.1 Identify and access the appropriate procedure for the calibration in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 2.2 Identify possible sources of measurement error during calibration and implement appropriate control strategies
  • 2.3 Condition Inspectors’ Class reference standards and high order reference standards in accordance with calibration and organisational procedures, where applicable
  • 2.4 Identify hazards and use the specified personal protective equipment, safety equipment and procedures
  • 2.5 Evaluate the suitability of high order reference standards and measuring equipment selected for the calibration against the organisation's specification requirements and calibration procedure
  • 2.6 Document calibration status, report out-of-calibration test equipment/high order reference standards and quarantine where required
3 Perform calibration
  • 3.1 Assess the design and appearance of an Inspectors’ Class reference standard against prescribed standards
  • 3.2 Perform calibration without variance according to the documented procedure to ensure repeatability of measurement
  • 3.3 Confirm readings are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required
  • 3.4 Adjust Inspectors’ Class reference standard, if applicable
4 Analyse and report calibration results
  • 4.1 Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, if required
  • 4.2 Identify prescribed performance criteria for the Inspectors’ Class reference standard and evaluate against calibration results
  • 4.3 Analyse calibration results to confirm they are within the maximum permissible variation and uncertainty for the scope of calibration
  • 4.4 Analyse any variances from the performance criteria to identify isolated or systemic problems with the Inspectors’ Class reference standards or calibration procedure
  • 4.5 Record the results of each test/calibration accurately, unambiguously and objectively
5 Finalise calibration
  • 5.1 Attach calibration labels, equipment stickers, quality control tags and tamper resistant seals as required by organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Prepare and submit to the laboratory supervisor a final report on the calibration detailing procedure, traceability, results and all other required information
  • 5.3 Store test equipment/high order reference standards and calibration records in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 5.4 Identify and report unserviceable equipment or high order reference standards to the laboratory supervisor
  • 5.5 Clean equipment and high order reference standards in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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