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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop procedure
   • Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested
   • Describe all new instructions or modifications to methods to ensure repeatability of test
   • Document all hazards and safety measures to be observed
   • Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template
   • List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection
   • Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure
2. Assess the suitability of available calibration procedures
   • Confirm that the authorised calibration procedure is not appropriate for intended use or requires modification
3. Research suitable alternative established calibration procedures
4. Establish whether an available procedure can be customised or if a new procedure is needed
5. Obtain internal approval to develop or modify a calibration procedure
6. Confirm that available resources meet all the requirements of the alternative or new procedure
7. Gain authorisation for any deviation from requirements previously agreed with client
   • Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested
8. Describe all new instructions or modifications to methods to ensure repeatability of test
9. Document all hazards and safety measures to be observed
10. Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template
11. List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection
12. Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure
13. Prepare equipment for testing
    • Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures
14. Assemble and set up reference standards and associated equipment prior to testing
15. Verify performance of reference standards and measuring equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary
16. Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error
17. Trial modified or new calibration procedure
    • Perform individual steps and confirm they are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of measurement
18. Critically analyse readings to confirm they are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required
19. Adjust device under test to bring readings within tolerance and record results
20. Analyse the resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that may significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results
21. Confirm the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose
    • Compare results achieved with those from other calibration procedures
22. Systematically analyse all measurement and environmental factors that may influence the result and take corrective action as required
23. Arrange for internal peer checking of calibration procedure, data and results and incorporate feedback
24. Quantify the uncertainties of results obtained by analysing equipment specifications and test methodology
25. Confirm that the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose and relevant to the client's needs and document as necessary
26. Document and review modified or new calibration procedure
    • Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements
27. Ensure that the procedure has been reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures
28. Report and present the procedure to appropriate personnel for validation before use