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Inspect a range of trading practices

Inspect a range of trading practices

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMTMINS403
State Code
AXN96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
12/01/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the inspection of trading practices and application of National Test Procedures to determine whether the method of advertising, selling and measuring an article complies with national measurement legislation.This unit of competency is applicable to trade measurement inspectors appointed under national measurement legislation who may inspect a wide range of trading practices as part of their duties. Transactions of all products sold by reference to measurement in all industry sectors must comply with national legislation governing trading practices. Inspectors must work safely which may include applying basic first aid, working with hazardous materials, working in hazardous environments, working with heavy machinery, completing safety inductions.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, all inspection activity is legislated under the National Measurement Act 1960.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for inspection
  • 1.1 Identify and evaluate the type of trading practices likely 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, investigation equipment 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 Conduct a trial purchase
  • 2.1 Observe and assess visible trading practices prior to entry into the premises
  • 2.2 Identify scope and expected outcomes of the trial purchase
  • 2.3 On entry to the premises, evaluate trading practices and where applicable modify trial purchase strategy to maximise inspection outcomes
  • 2.4 Conduct trial purchase while observing the measurement process and staff actions
  • 2.5 Assess trader's performance against expected outcomes
  • 2.6 Analyse any variances from the expected outcomes and identify isolated or systemic issues related to the trial purchase
3 Initiate inspection
  • 3.1 Identify the site controller, explain the purpose of the inspection and produce formal identification, if required
  • 3.2 Identify site workplace health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies
  • 3.3 Conduct a preliminary evaluation of the site's trade measurement activities and prioritise inspection to maximise outcomes
  • 3.4 Identify measuring instruments being used for trade
  • 3.5 Identify site's trading practice activities and plan inspection to minimise disruption to the public and trader
4 Examine measurement related advertising for compliance
  • 4.1 Identify the articles which are required to be sold by specific measurement or in terms of a measurement at base conditions
  • 4.2 Inspect and evaluate measurement related advertising used by the trader
  • 4.3 Identify any non-compliances with legislative requirements
5 Examine measuring instrument operation
  • 5.1 Inspect measuring instrument operating environment and determine instrument suitability for purpose
  • 5.2 Evaluate measuring instrument operation against legislative requirements, organisational policy and procedures
  • 5.3 Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions, as necessary
  • 5.4 Identify the maximum permissible errors for the instrument from the legislative requirements
  • 5.5 Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  • 5.6 Check instrument for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval
  • 5.7 Inspect the instrument in accordance with relevant National Instrument Test Procedures and appropriate National Measurement Institute (NMI) policy
  • 5.8 Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the instrument is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements
6 Validate the measurement of articles
  • 6.1 Identify articles sold by reference to measurement
  • 6.2 Examine the process used by the trader for measuring an article
  • 6.3 Evaluate the trader's measurement procedure
  • 6.4 Measure an article in accordance with the appropriate National Instrument Test Procedure and organisational policy and procedures
7 Analyse and report inspection results
  • 7.1 Analyse inspection data for unacceptable trends
  • 7.2 Use test reports to present inspection results in the required format
  • 7.3 Complete inspection documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 7.4 Communicate inspection results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines
  • 7.5 Recommend follow-up actions as appropriate
8 Act on non-compliance
  • 8.1 Record and collect evidence of any identified non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 8.2 Select applicable enforcement action for the non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 8.3 Inform trader of non-compliances and the consequences of failing to have them corrected
  • 8.4 Implement enforcement action in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 8.5 Respect the rights of the trader at all times
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7277 MSATMINS403A Inspect a range of trading practices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP3 PSP40522 Certificate IV in Trade Measurement Qualification