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MSL905005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Create or modify calibration procedures

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL905005 - Create or modify calibration procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to create or modify calibration procedures in response to the introduction of alternative/new equipment, changing test circumstances, activities involved in research and development trials or to meet client needs. The unit covers research of current calibration procedures and technology, development or modification of a procedure, its subsequent trialling and confirmation that it is fit for purpose. This unit of competency does not cover the ability to create or edit software controlled calibration procedures as this is covered in another unit of competency. This unit applies to calibration technicians/specialists who carry out test and/or calibrations in first, second and third party laboratories, and laboratories where testing and/or calibration forms part of inspection or product certification. It covers the work of only those personnel who are authorised by their laboratory to create or modify calibration procedures. They work with limited guidance and results of their work are checked by the laboratory manager, quality inspector or designated signatory.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Calibration
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: Assess the suitability of available calibration procedures
  • Confirm that the authorised calibration procedure is not appropriate for intended use or requires modification
       
Element: Research suitable alternative established calibration procedures
       
Element: Establish whether an available procedure can be customised or if a new procedure is needed
       
Element: Obtain internal approval to develop or modify a calibration procedure
       
Element: Confirm that available resources meet all the requirements of the alternative or new procedure
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Describe all new instructions or modifications to methods to ensure repeatability of test
       
Element: Document all hazards and safety measures to be observed
       
Element: Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template
       
Element: List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection
       
Element: Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure
       
Element: Prepare equipment for testing
  • Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures
       
Element: Assemble and set up reference standards and associated equipment prior to testing
       
Element: Verify performance of reference standards and measuring equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary
       
Element: Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error
       
Element: Trial modified or new calibration procedure
  • Perform individual steps and confirm they are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of measurement
       
Element: Critically analyse readings to confirm they are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required
       
Element: Adjust device under test to bring readings within tolerance and record results
       
Element: Analyse the resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that may significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results
       
Element: Confirm the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose
  • Compare results achieved with those from other calibration procedures
       
Element: Systematically analyse all measurement and environmental factors that may influence the result and take corrective action as required
       
Element: Arrange for internal peer checking of calibration procedure, data and results and incorporate feedback
       
Element: Quantify the uncertainties of results obtained by analysing equipment specifications and test methodology
       
Element: Confirm that the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose and relevant to the client's needs and document as necessary
       
Element: Document and review modified or new calibration procedure
  • Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Ensure that the procedure has been reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Report and present the procedure to appropriate personnel for validation before use
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
Confirm that the authorised calibration procedure is not appropriate for intended use or requires modification 
 
 
 
 
Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested 
 
 
 
 
 
Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures 
 
 
 
Perform individual steps and confirm they are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of measurement 
 
 
 
Compare results achieved with those from other calibration procedures 
 
 
 
 
Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements 
 
 

Forms

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