Unit of competency Outline
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Verify simple measures
Verify simple measures
Unit of competency
National Code
MSATMVER301A
MSATMVER301A
State Code
S7281
S7281
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/08/2014
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to apply National Test Procedures to determine whether a class of simple measures is suitable for trade and then mark it accordingly. It also involves the installation and/or repair of simple measures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Install and repair simple measures
- 1.1. Access and correctly interpret information for installing or repairing simple measures
- 1.2. Select required components, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 1.3. Perform installation or repair in accordance with legislation, industry codes of practice and organisational guidelines
- 1.4. Avoid damage to simple measures during installation or repair
2. Prepare for verification
- 2.1. Identify and evaluate the type of simple measure to be verified
- 2.2. Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification
- 2.3. Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification
- 2.4. Liaise with the trader to provide the items required on site
- 2.5. Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
- 2.6. Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice
- 2.7. Identify relevant local workplace health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies
3. Evaluate simple measure performance
- 3.1. Evaluate whether the operating environment will impact on the performance of the simple measure
- 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 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. Report verification results
- 4.1. Display the verification result on the simple measure in accordance with legislative requirements
- 4.2. Use test reports to present verification results in the required format
- 4.3. Complete verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
- 4.4. Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines
5. Model and encourage compliance with statutory requirements
- 5.1. Apply organisation's procedures and practices to meet licensing authority's requirements
- 5.2. Clarify any issues about licensing requirements with the licensing authority as they arise
- 5.3. Review work and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with licensing requirements
- 5.4. Identify implications of non-compliance with licensing requirements
- 5.5. Identify inadequacies in trader's procedures and practices which may contribute to non-compliance with licensing requirements and/or national measurement legislation
- 5.6. Explain inadequacies and possible remedial actions to trader
6. Maintain statutory records
- 6.1. Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with licensing requirements
- 6.2. Ensure authorisation, training and relevant licences are current in accordance with organisational and licensing requirements
- 6.3. Inform the licensing administering authority of changes to personal information as required by statute
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.
Prescribed performance criteria for simple measures
Prescribed performance criteria for simple measures may include:
design is in accordance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval
performance meets the criteria described in the Certificates of Approval, National Test Procedure and legislation
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
Equipment
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 environmental 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
Verifiers may be licensed to test and mark specific 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 instrument 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.
Prescribed performance criteria for simple measures
Prescribed performance criteria for simple measures may include:
design is in accordance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval
performance meets the criteria described in the Certificates of Approval, National Test Procedure and legislation
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
Equipment
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 environmental 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
Verifiers may be licensed to test and mark specific 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 instrument 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 one 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
install and repair simple measures to meet statutory requirements
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)
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 and remedial actions
review of verification 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.
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.
Following an invitation from the trader, a verifier arrives at a millinery shop to verify a one metre rule set in the counter. After introducing him/herself, the verifier outlines the verification procedure and relevant certified reference standard. He/she visually inspects the rule to ensure that it complies with the relevant Certificate of Approval. He/she then conducts the required comparisons between the one metre rule and certified standard in accordance with the National Measurement Institute National Test Procedure. The verifier decides that the measure can be verified and marks the rule with the appropriate certification mark. He/she prepares the Certificate of Verification and presents it to the trader along with an invoice for the work undertaken. On the way out, the verifier notices another rule set into another counter. After examining it, he/she decides that the rule does not comply with the Certificate of Approval and advises the trader that it cannot be used for trade.
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 one 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
install and repair simple measures to meet statutory requirements
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)
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 and remedial actions
review of verification 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.
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.
Following an invitation from the trader, a verifier arrives at a millinery shop to verify a one metre rule set in the counter. After introducing him/herself, the verifier outlines the verification procedure and relevant certified reference standard. He/she visually inspects the rule to ensure that it complies with the relevant Certificate of Approval. He/she then conducts the required comparisons between the one metre rule and certified standard in accordance with the National Measurement Institute National Test Procedure. The verifier decides that the measure can be verified and marks the rule with the appropriate certification mark. He/she prepares the Certificate of Verification and presents it to the trader along with an invoice for the work undertaken. On the way out, the verifier notices another rule set into another counter. After examining it, he/she decides that the rule does not comply with the Certificate of Approval and advises the trader that it cannot be used for trade.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXN92 | MSMTMVER301 | Verify simple measures | Unit of competency |
