Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

accessing correct reference manuals for appropriate information concerning tolerances for reference standards

identifying correct class of reference standard and matching with the appropriate trade measuring instrument

accessing documented operating procedures for reference standards and test equipment

using reference standards and test equipment

calibratingmaintaining reference standards and test equipment

maintaining maintenance register

identifying and recordingreporting malfunction of or damage to reference standards or test equipment

interpreting certificates of verification in relation to the use of reference standards

using graphs and tables within certificates

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

definition of legal metrology

the hierarchy of reference standards in relation to legal metrology

Australian legal units of measurement used for trade

the organisations involved in legal metrology in Australia

application of different classes of reference standards used to test measuring instruments

maintenance requirements for reference standards and test equipment

major function and purpose of the Standards Laboratory

the actions to be taken if reference standards and test equipment are found to be defective

test equipment and reference standards storage specifications and procedures

personal responsibility for workplace health and safety requirements

specialised equipment reference standards and transport specifications and procedures

transport specifications and procedures

variations from storage specifications and procedures requiring appropriate approval

variations from transport specifications and procedures requiring appropriate approval

maintenance required for test equipment where manufacturers requirements are unavailable

a range of maintenance and calibration procedures

procedure for reporting faults

action to be taken where legal traceability can not be confirmed

the purpose of certificates of verification issued under the national legislation

information in graphs and tables within certificates

workplace health and safety requirements relating to reference standards and test equipment

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 use and maintain reference standards 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 using and maintaining reference standards 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

Reference standards

Legislation

Operating policies and procedures

Specialised equipment

Maintenance requirements of reference standards and test equipment