Unit of competency Outline
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Perform inspection of measuring instruments
Perform inspection of measuring instruments
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM15020
MEM15020
State Code
OEX36
OEX36
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
108
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to test a range of measuring instruments used for trading activities and is designed for those performing trade measurement inspection or certification activities in public or private enterprises. It applies to the legal verification/certification or in-service inspection of measuring instruments used for trading activities.It can be applied to the inspection of trade measuring instruments, including those used for measuring pre-packed articles, and direct and/or indirect trading to the public.Where work requires measuring instruments of a lower level of complexity and range and lower scope relating to uniform test procedures and reference materials unit MEM15004 Perform inspection and unit MEM15005 Select and control inspection processes and procedures, should also be selected as appropriate.Where use and maintenance of reference standards is required, unit MEM15017 Use and maintain reference standards should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required, unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to conform to regulatory and/or legislative requirements and users should check with the relevant authorities.Band: BUnit Weight: 12
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Determine type and function of measuring instrument
- 1.4 Determine if a verification, certification or in-service tolerance is to be applied for inspection of the instrument
- 1.5 Identify appropriate tolerances for the determined inspection
2. Perform inspection of measuring instruments to determine compliance
- 2.1 Determine the impact of the operating environment on the instrument
- 2.2 Identify sources of any possible operational error in the use of measuring instruments
- 2.3 Select and use specialised equipment for the inspection
- 2.4 Inspect measuring instruments in accordance with appropriate test procedures, legislation, policies and WHS considerations
3. Finalise inspection and take appropriate action
- 3.1 Determine and implement the appropriate action to be undertaken as a result of the inspection
- 3.2 Monitor, identify and report performance trends of particular models of measuring instruments
- 3.3 Record the information in the organisation's information system
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5528 | MEM15020C | Perform verification/certification or in-service inspection | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ8 | MEM40119 | Certificate IV in Engineering | Qualification |
| BEK0 | MEM50119 | Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade | Qualification |