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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform calibration
   • Perform individual tests and document each step in the calibration procedure to ensure repeatability of measurement
   • Critically analyse readings to confirm they are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required (as-found or before adjustment)
   • Adjust device under test to bring readings within tolerance and record results (as-left or after adjustment) if required
   • Analyse resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that would significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results
   • Seek appropriate advice when result interpretation is outside authorised scope of approval
2. Document results
   • Document compliance/non-compliance with requirements of test and/or specifications
   • Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Record the results of each test/calibration accurately, unambiguously and objectively
   • Ensure confidentiality of workplace information in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Finalise calibration
   • Prepare and issue a final report for the job/item detailing testing carried out, statement of compliance and all other required information
   • Report any non-compliance and verify next course of action with supervisor
   • Attach calibration labels, equipment stickers, quality control tags and tamper resistant seals as required in workplace procedures
   • Report all changes and deviations that may have a significant influence on the test
   • Store test equipment/measurement standards and results in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Select the appropriate calibration procedure
   • Identify non-conforming calibration tasks and requests and analyse their significance
5. Review the authorised procedure and establish whether it is appropriate for the test, as required
6. Research an alternative or adapt an existing procedure to satisfy the test specification requirements
7. Confirm that available resources meet all the requirements of the calibration procedure
8. Obtain authorisation prior to substituting equipment, changing or deviating from the specified procedure
9. Document and validate any authorised changes or deviations in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Prepare items for calibration
    • Identify hazards and use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures
11. Assemble and set up reference standards and associated equipment prior to testing
12. Verify performance of reference standards and measuring equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary
13. Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error
    • Perform individual tests and document each step in the calibration procedure to ensure repeatability of measurement
14. Critically analyse readings to confirm they are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required (as-found or before adjustment)
15. Adjust device under test to bring readings within tolerance and record results (as-left or after adjustment) if required
16. Analyse resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that would significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results
17. Seek appropriate advice when result interpretation is outside authorised scope of approval
    • Document compliance/non-compliance with requirements of test and/or specifications
18. Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Record the results of each test/calibration accurately, unambiguously and objectively
20. Ensure confidentiality of workplace information in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Prepare and issue a final report for the job/item detailing testing carried out, statement of compliance and all other required information
21. Report any non-compliance and verify next course of action with supervisor
22. Attach calibration labels, equipment stickers, quality control tags and tamper resistant seals as required in workplace procedures
23. Report all changes and deviations that may have a significant influence on the test
24. Store test equipment/measurement standards and results in accordance with workplace procedures