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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check equipment for correct operation
   • Appropriate checks are made of components, leads, fasteners, etc. for wear, loose connections or other faults.
2. Validate/calibrate precision measuring equipment
   • Calibration of precision measuring equipment is assessed to manufacturers' specifications and/or standard operating procedures.
   • Equipment is calibrated against appropriate physical standards using correct calibration devices, equipment, techniques using predetermined procedures.
   • Equipment is recommissioned in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in interpreting work requirements using appropriate tools and equipment to check measuring equipment for faults using appropriate techniques to check the calibration of the measuring equipment for conformance to specifications calibrating the measuring equipment against the appropriate physical standard recommissioning the measuring equipment using literacy and numeracy skills to enable correct completion of calibration records

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of measuring equipment specifications operation wearing parts connections and components checks that are to be made of the measuring equipment and the tools and equipment to be used when checking the measuring equipment common faults that may be found in the measuring equipment effects of faults on the performanceaccuracy of the measuring equipment general knowledge of standards legislative or regulatory requirements applicable to the measuring equipment andor its calibration standard operating procedures for calibrating the measuring equipment and the tools and equipment required to do so standard operating procedures for commissioning the measuring equipment calibration records to be keptmaintained in accordance with standard operating procedures hazards and controls associated with calibrating measuring equipment

Evidence Required

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	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to check equipment for correct operation and validatecalibrate precision measuring equipment Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with calibrating measuring equipment or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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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.
Calibration	To standardise the quantities of a measuring instrument
Physical standards	Reference standards of mass length, time, temperature, pressure, volume, process characteristics etc.
Calibration devices, equipment	Micrometer, vernier caliper, voltmeter, oscilloscope, all types of comparators, jigs and fixtures, templates and patterns etc.
Techniques	In standard operating procedures, manufacturers' manuals
Recommissioned	Sealing, tagging, identification or storage in accordance with standard operating procedures

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