Elements and Performance Criteria

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
instruments
Prescribed performance criteria for instruments 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:
Certificates of Verification
Certificates of Approval for simple measuring instruments
test procedures for verifying simple measuring instruments
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:
the Certificate issued under national measurement legislation approving the pattern of a simple measuring instrument 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, funnels, water meters, beakers, roman levels, tramells and pocket length comparator
Legislation
Legislation may include:
national measurement legislation
applicable Commonwealth, state and territory OHS legislation
National Measurement Institute policy
National Measurement Institute policy may include:
accepted test procedure variations
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instruction
determination
National Test Procedures for simple measuring instruments
National Test Procedures for simple measuring instruments may include:
beverage measuring instruments
protein measuring instruments
length measuring instruments
area measuring instruments
dimensional measuring instruments
vehicle tanks
milk tanks
any other test procedure prescribed by the National Measurement Institute
OHS and environmental management requirements
OHS and environmental management requirements refer 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
temperature
humidity
dust
electromagnetic interference
level
Records
Records may include:
test reports
safety procedures
a history of equipment calibration and test results
Simple measuring instruments
Verifiers may be licensed to test and mark specific classes of instruments from the following list.
Simple measuring instruments may include:
beverage measuring instruments
protein measuring instruments
length measuring instruments
area measuring instruments
dimensional measuring instruments
vehicle tanks
milk tanks
any other instruments 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 measuring instruments 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 measuring instruments to meet statutory requirements
evaluate and adjust the impact of the operating environment on the performance of the instrument
analyse test results to determine the instrument'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 measuring instruments, test equipment and reference standards
computer and relevant software and/or organisation information management system
Certificates of Approval for simple measuring instruments
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 instruments 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.

A local hotel tests their spirit measuring instruments once a month to ensure they comply with the relevant trade measurement legislation. These tests reveal two of the remote storage spirit measuring instruments are giving short measure to their customers. The publican contacts a verifier, explains the situation and asks if he/she can repair them today. When the verifier asks the publican if he is still using the instruments, he responds 'yes'. The verifier advises the publican that he should immediately stop using the two instruments to avoid being fined for using an incorrect instrument by national Trade Measurement.The verifier arrives that afternoon and discusses the problem in more detail with the publican. During this discussion, the verifier explains what he/she will be doing and confirms that he will maintain the highest standards of hygiene when working with the spirits.The verifier conducts a preliminary test on the incorrect instruments and confirms the publican's results. After making adjustments to rectify their inaccuracy, the verifier assesses the instruments design against the Certificate of Approval and completes a full test in accordance with the nationally recognised National Test Procedures. As all results are now within the maximum permissible errors, the verifier marks the instruments with a certification mark and completes a certification form. Before leaving the hotel, the verifier explains to the publican that he/she has completed the work and is now leaving the hotel. The verifier submits the relevant forms to national Trade Measurement within the specified 14 days.