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Inspect a range of simple measures
Inspect a range of simple measures
Unit of competency
National Code
MSATMINS301A
MSATMINS301A
State Code
S7273
S7273
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2014
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
18/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to apply National Test Procedures to determine whether simple measures are suitable for trade use. The unit also involves auditing the performance of verifiers who have previously tested and marked simple measures for trade use.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for inspection
- 1.1. Identify and evaluate the type of simple measure to be inspected
- 1.2. Access and review any history of previous inspections at trader's premises
- 1.3. Access and correctly interpret appropriate documentation required for the inspection
- 1.4. Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the inspection
- 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 workplace health and safety issues relevant to the inspection
2. Initiate inspection
- 2.1. Identify the site contoller, explain the purpose of the inspection and produce formal identification, if required
- 2.2. Identify relevant site health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies
- 2.3. Conduct a preliminary evaluation of the site's trading practices and prioritise activities to maximise inspection outcomes
- 2.4. Identify trade measuring instruments and plan inspection to minimise disruption to the public and trader
3. Evaluate simple measure performance
- 3.1. Evaluate whether the operating environment will impact on simple measure performance
- 3.2. Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions as necessary
- 3.3. Identify the maximum permissible errors for the simple measure from the legislative requirements
- 3.4. Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
- 3.5. Check simple measure for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval
- 3.6. Inspect the simple measure in accordance with relevant National Test Procedure and appropriate National Measurement Institute policy
- 3.7. Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the simple measure is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements
4. Conduct a verifier performance audit
- 4.1. Identify the scope of the verifier audit
- 4.2. Identify the expected outcomes of the verifier audit
- 4.3. Assess the verifier's performance against the expected outcome
- 4.4. Analyse any variances from the expected outcomes to identify any isolated or systemic problem
5. Analyse and report inspection results
- 5.1. Analyse inspection data for unacceptable performance trends
- 5.2. Display the inspection result on the simple measure in accordance with legislative requirements
- 5.3. Use test reports to present inspection results in the required format
- 5.4. Complete inspection documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
- 5.5. Communicate inspection results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines
- 5.6. Recommend follow-up actions as appropriate
6. Act on non-compliance
- 6.1. Select applicable enforcement action for the non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational policy and procedures
- 6.2. Inform traders of non-compliances and consequences of failing to have them corrected
- 6.3. Implement enforcement action in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational policy and procedures
- 6.4. Maintain the rights of the trader at all times
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Appropriate documentation
Where reference is made to documentation, it is expected the latest version will be used.
Appropriate documentation may include:
reference standards
Certificates of Verification
Certificates of Approval for simple measures
test procedures for verifying simple measures
organisational test reports
organisational procedures e.g. company quality assurance manual
National Measurement Act
occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, guidelines and procedures and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
equipment manuals and warranty, supplier catalogues, and handbooks
National Measurement Institute policy
Australian Standards
Certificates of Approval
Certificates of Approval may include:
any Certificate issued by the Chief Metrologist under Regulation 60 of the National Measurement Regulations approving the pattern of a simple measure as being suitable for trade
Test equipment
Test equipment may include:
reference standards of measurement
equipment other than reference standards of measurement such as weighing instruments, strikes and funnels
Legislation
Legislation may include:
national measurement legislation
applicable Commonwealth, state and territory OHS legislation
National Test Procedures for simple measures
National Test Procedures for simple measures may include:
length measures
alcoholic beverage measures
lubricating oil measures
graduated measures
pharmaceutical measures
trade masses
any other test procedure prescribed by the National Measurement Institute
OHS and environmental management requirements
OHS and environmental management requirements refers to:
all operations must comply with enterprise OHS and environmental management requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or Federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time
all operations assume the potentially hazardous nature of samples and require standard precautions to be applied
where relevant, users should access and apply current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council and State and Territory Departments of Health
Operating environmental impacts
Operating environment impacts may include:
vibration
wind
heat
dust
electromagnetic interference
out of level
Records
Records may include:
test reports
safety procedures
a history of equipment calibration and test results
Simple measures
Inspectors may be required to test and mark any of the classes of simple measures from the following list.
Simple measures may include:
length measures
alcoholic beverage measures
lubricating oil measures
graduated measures
pharmaceutical measures
trade masses
any other simple measure prescribed by the National Measurement Institute
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Appropriate documentation
Where reference is made to documentation, it is expected the latest version will be used.
Appropriate documentation may include:
reference standards
Certificates of Verification
Certificates of Approval for simple measures
test procedures for verifying simple measures
organisational test reports
organisational procedures e.g. company quality assurance manual
National Measurement Act
occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, guidelines and procedures and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
equipment manuals and warranty, supplier catalogues, and handbooks
National Measurement Institute policy
Australian Standards
Certificates of Approval
Certificates of Approval may include:
any Certificate issued by the Chief Metrologist under Regulation 60 of the National Measurement Regulations approving the pattern of a simple measure as being suitable for trade
Test equipment
Test equipment may include:
reference standards of measurement
equipment other than reference standards of measurement such as weighing instruments, strikes and funnels
Legislation
Legislation may include:
national measurement legislation
applicable Commonwealth, state and territory OHS legislation
National Test Procedures for simple measures
National Test Procedures for simple measures may include:
length measures
alcoholic beverage measures
lubricating oil measures
graduated measures
pharmaceutical measures
trade masses
any other test procedure prescribed by the National Measurement Institute
OHS and environmental management requirements
OHS and environmental management requirements refers to:
all operations must comply with enterprise OHS and environmental management requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or Federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time
all operations assume the potentially hazardous nature of samples and require standard precautions to be applied
where relevant, users should access and apply current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council and State and Territory Departments of Health
Operating environmental impacts
Operating environment impacts may include:
vibration
wind
heat
dust
electromagnetic interference
out of level
Records
Records may include:
test reports
safety procedures
a history of equipment calibration and test results
Simple measures
Inspectors may be required to test and mark any of the classes of simple measures from the following list.
Simple measures may include:
length measures
alcoholic beverage measures
lubricating oil measures
graduated measures
pharmaceutical measures
trade masses
any other simple measure prescribed by the National Measurement Institute
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to perform consistently at the required standard for any class of simple measures listed in the Range Statement.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
identify, access and apply test procedures
identify and use suitable reference standards
evaluate and adjust the impact of the operating environment on the performance of simple measures
analyse test results to determine the simple measure's suitability for verification (trade use)
identify the scope of a verifier performance audit and assess results with expected outcomes
audit the performance of verifiers of simple measures
identify and implement additional inspection strategies for non-instrument related breaches of national measurement legislation
recognise and act on non-compliance
maintain the security and confidentiality of data in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
report results in the required formats and expected timeframe.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.
This unit of competency may be assessed with:
MSATMREF301A Use and maintain reference standards.
Resources may include:
simple measures, test equipment and reference standards
computer and relevant software and/or organisation information management system
Certificates of Approval for simple measures
relevant legislative and organisational procedures.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions to assess understanding of relevant procedures, licensing requirements, trader obligations and remedial actions
review of inspection reports and verifier performance audit reports prepared by the candidate
feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidate's ability to verify the performance of simple measures in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures
observation of the candidate conducting an inspection.
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.
This competency in practice
Industry representatives have provided the case studies below to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and to show its relevance in a workplace setting.
An inspector makes an unannounced visit to a manufacturer's premises that packages turpentine, linseed oil, kerosene and methylated spirits. His/her visit identifies that a 5L verified conical measure is being used for trade to check the volume of pre-packaged articles. He/she visually inspects the measure for compliance with the relevant Certificate of Approval and checks the existing certifying marks. The verifier notices that the volume measure is dented. He/she then tests the accuracy of the measure using a suitable 5L reference standard and finds it to be outside the maximum permissible error. He/she notifies the manager of this non-compliance and advises that any further use of this measure will result in enforcement action. On returning to their office, the inspector reports the need to inspect the premises and market place for inaccurate pre-packaged items manufactured by the company.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to perform consistently at the required standard for any class of simple measures listed in the Range Statement.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
identify, access and apply test procedures
identify and use suitable reference standards
evaluate and adjust the impact of the operating environment on the performance of simple measures
analyse test results to determine the simple measure's suitability for verification (trade use)
identify the scope of a verifier performance audit and assess results with expected outcomes
audit the performance of verifiers of simple measures
identify and implement additional inspection strategies for non-instrument related breaches of national measurement legislation
recognise and act on non-compliance
maintain the security and confidentiality of data in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
report results in the required formats and expected timeframe.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.
This unit of competency may be assessed with:
MSATMREF301A Use and maintain reference standards.
Resources may include:
simple measures, test equipment and reference standards
computer and relevant software and/or organisation information management system
Certificates of Approval for simple measures
relevant legislative and organisational procedures.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions to assess understanding of relevant procedures, licensing requirements, trader obligations and remedial actions
review of inspection reports and verifier performance audit reports prepared by the candidate
feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidate's ability to verify the performance of simple measures in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures
observation of the candidate conducting an inspection.
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.
This competency in practice
Industry representatives have provided the case studies below to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and to show its relevance in a workplace setting.
An inspector makes an unannounced visit to a manufacturer's premises that packages turpentine, linseed oil, kerosene and methylated spirits. His/her visit identifies that a 5L verified conical measure is being used for trade to check the volume of pre-packaged articles. He/she visually inspects the measure for compliance with the relevant Certificate of Approval and checks the existing certifying marks. The verifier notices that the volume measure is dented. He/she then tests the accuracy of the measure using a suitable 5L reference standard and finds it to be outside the maximum permissible error. He/she notifies the manager of this non-compliance and advises that any further use of this measure will result in enforcement action. On returning to their office, the inspector reports the need to inspect the premises and market place for inaccurate pre-packaged items manufactured by the company.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXO01 | MSMTMINS301 | Inspect a range of simple measures | Unit of competency |
