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Use and maintain basic measuring devices

Use and maintain basic measuring devices

Unit of competency
National Code
AURTTA1003
State Code
WF371
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/10/2013
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/10/2013
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit covers the competence required to use and maintain measuring equipment used in general repair and of a basic nature.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to undertake measurements
  • 1.1. WHS requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2. Procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and tooling required, are sourced
  • 1.3. Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared
  • 1.4. Technical and/or calibration requirements for measuring equipment are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared
  • 1.5. Warnings in relation to working with precision tooling are observed
  • 1.6. Correct and safe use of the repair equipment is demonstrated prior to work undertaken
2. Conduct measurements and analyse results
  • 2.1. Methods for the conducting of measurements are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 2.2. Measurement results are compared with manufacturer/component supplier specifications to indicate compliance or non-compliance
  • 2.3. Results are documented with evidence and supporting information and recommendation(s) made
  • 2.4. Report is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Maintain measuring equipment
  • 3.1. Information required for maintenance is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and correctly interpreted
  • 3.2. Routine maintenance and storage of measuring equipment is carried out in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 3.3. Checks are completed without causing damage to component or system
  • 3.4. Workplace documents are processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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.
Measuring equipment
Measuring equipment may include split levels, depth gauges, steel rulers, tape measures, T-squares and straight edges
WHS
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the use and maintenance of measuring equipment
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules, Environment Protection Regulations (Diesel Fuels), National Environment Protection For Diesel Vehicle Guidelines Engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
measuring dimensions
maintaining measuring equipment
conducting measurement in accordance with workplace requirements
accurately interpreting measurements
completing measurements within workplace timeframes
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the use and maintenance of measuring equipment
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the use and maintenance of measuring equipment
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W2976 AURT125667A Use and maintain basic measuring devices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXB13 AURTTA003 Use and maintain basic mechanical measuring devices Unit of competency