Unit of competency Outline
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Verify reference standards
Verify reference standards
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM15022
MEM15022
State Code
OEW85
OEW85
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
72
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to verify reference standards used for legal purposes and applies to those performing verification of reference standards in a verifying authority organisation. This work would mainly occur under laboratory conditions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 8
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 Identify the categories of reference standards that the organisation is authorised to verify
- 1.4 Identify the classes of reference standards required to verify a range of standards
- 1.5 Identify tolerances for reference standards within organisation’s scope
2. Maintain suitable environmental conditions to facilitate verification of reference standards
- 2.1 Record reference standard details in accordance with organisational guidelines
- 2.2 Identify sources of possible operational procedures errors in the verification of reference standards
- 2.3 Apply required atmospheric conditions for the verification of reference standards
- 2.4 Assess environmental conditions to determine whether verification can be conducted
3. Examine the design and required markings for a range of reference standards
- 3.1 Locate and interpret the identification marking required for reference standards
- 3.2 Identify and apply design features of reference standards
- 3.3 Interpret and apply the function of major components of reference standards
- 3.4 Identify the fundamental features of reference standards
4. Perform verification of reference standards
- 4.1. Verify a variety of reference standards.
- 4.2. Apply uncertainty and tolerances for reference standards.
- 4.3. Document results of verification, and issue certificate of verification in accordance with organisational procedures, legislation and policies.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5530 | MEM15022B | Verify reference standards | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ8 | MEM40119 | Certificate IV in Engineering | Qualification |
| BEK0 | MEM50119 | Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade | Qualification |