Required skills

diagnosing faults in simple measuring instruments

installing and repairing measuring instruments with a basic design

accessing interpreting and applying a range of documents for the verification of simple measuring instruments including

national measurement legislation

routine National Test Procedures

Certificates of Approval

National Measurement Institute verification policy

Australian Standards

accessing and interpreting Certificates of Verification for a limited range of reference standards

using routine communication and negotiation skills to

explain the purpose of verification

inform traders of noncompliances and consequences of failing to rectify them

explain verification procedures and outcomes to tradersand managers

accessing transporting setting up validating using and maintaining a limited range of test equipment and reference standards

identifying and evaluating environmental impacts on performance of a range of simple measuring instruments

conducting tests and recording results with close attention to detail and accuracy

performing calculations involving fractions decimals ratios proportions and percentages

using correct units and the correct number of significant figures

analysing performance results over a single or limited range of operating conditions

planning routine tasks

developingimplement an efficient verification strategy that has a limited impact on others

demonstrating professionalism and maintaining the rights of the trader at all times

solving routineexpected problems

working safely

Required knowledge

design major components and functions for relevant simple measuring instruments

licensing requirements for a verifier including

quality management system

licence conditions

maintenance of statutory records

general chemical and physical principles and concepts including

weight mass gravity and density

temperature effects and coefficients of expansion

basic knowledge of the operating procedures across a limited range of environments includinglaboratories retail industrial and farming

knowledge of metrological terms and terminology specific to simple measuring instruments such as maximum permissible errors and traceability

national measurement legislation applicable to simple measuring instruments

detailed knowledge of National Test Procedures and operating procedures for equipment and reference standards used in job role including

purpose of test

test conditions and possible environmental impacts on performance of the instrument

key preparationmeasurement steps in test method

calculation steps to give results in appropriate units and precision

maximum permissible errors for simple measuring instruments under test

procedures for completing verification documentation

organisational policy and procedures for verifying simple measuring instruments

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

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to perform consistently at the required standard for one class of simple measuring instruments listed in the Range Statement

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors should ensure that candidates can

identify access and apply test procedures

identify and use suitable reference standards

install and repair measuring instruments to meet statutory requirements

evaluate and adjust the impact of the operating environment on the performance of the instrument

analyse test results to determine the instruments suitability for verification trade use

maintain the security and confidentiality of data in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements

report results in the required formats and expected timeframe

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment

This unit of competency may be assessed with

MSATMREFA Use and maintain reference standards

MSATMREF301A Use and maintain reference standards.

Resources may include

simple measuring instruments test equipment and reference standards

computer and relevant software andor organisation information management system

Certificates of Approval for simple measuring instruments

relevant legislative and organisational procedures

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions to assess understanding of relevant procedures and remedial actions

review of verification reports prepared by the candidate

feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidates ability to verify the performance of instruments in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

This competency in practice

Industry representatives have provided the case studies below to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and to show its relevance in a workplace setting

A local hotel tests their spirit measuring instruments once a month to ensure they comply with the relevant trade measurement legislation These tests reveal two of the remote storage spirit measuring instruments are giving short measure to their customers The publican contacts a verifier explains the situation and asks if heshe can repair them today When the verifier asks the publican if he is still using the instruments he responds yes The verifier advises the publican that he should immediately stop using the two instruments to avoid being fined for using an incorrect instrument by national Trade MeasurementThe verifier arrives that afternoon and discusses the problem in more detail with the publican During this discussion the verifier explains what heshe will be doing and confirms that he will maintain the highest standards of hygiene when working with the spiritsThe verifier conducts a preliminary test on the incorrect instruments and confirms the publicans results After making adjustments to rectify their inaccuracy the verifier assesses the instruments design against the Certificate of Approval and completes a full test in accordance with the nationally recognised National Test Procedures As all results are now within the maximum permissible errors the verifier marks the instruments with a certification mark and completes a certification form Before leaving the hotel the verifier explains to the publican that heshe has completed the work and is now leaving the hotel The verifier submits the relevant forms to national Trade Measurement within the specified days

instruments

Appropriate documentation

Certificates of Approval

Test equipment

Legislation

National Measurement Institute policy

National Test Procedures for simple measuring instruments

OHS and environmental management requirements

Operating environmental impacts

Records

Simple measuring instruments