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MSL905006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Create or modify automated calibration procedures

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSL905006 - Create or modify automated calibration procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to create, edit, test and document computer controlled calibration procedures for test and measurement instruments. This may be in response to the introduction of alternative or new equipment, changing test circumstances, activities involved in research and development trials or to meet client needs. The unit covers performance of automated, including computer-aided, calibrations as well as the programming and control of automated calibration systems.This unit applies to calibration technicians/specialists who carry out tests and/or calibrations in first, second and third-party laboratories, and laboratories where testing and/or calibration forms part of inspection or product certification. They require a substantial, in-depth technical knowledge across a broad spectrum of advanced calibration practices and technologies, including a thorough understanding of equipment specifications and proprietary software writing skills. They 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: Assess the suitability of available automated procedures
  • Determine the technical and quality deficiencies of the current automated calibration procedure
       
Element: Research alternative established procedures
       
Element: Establish whether an available procedure can be customised or if a new procedure is needed
       
Element: Obtain internal approval to develop an automation plan and strategy
       
Element: Identify the resources required for automation and verify they meet necessary quality, laboratory and technical requirements
       
Element: Create or edit automated procedure
  • Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested
       
Element: Check that instructions are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of test
       
Element: Document hazards and safety measures to be observed
       
Element: List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection
       
Element: Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template
       
Element: Edit or compile the procedure using appropriate software
       
Element: Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure
       
Element: Test run the program, check errors and debug as necessary
       
Element: Configure instruments/equipment
  • Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures
       
Element: Configure workstation, reference standards, instruments and equipment
       
Element: Verify performance of reference standards, instruments and equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary
       
Element: Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error
       
Element: Refine the automated procedure
  • Run automated procedure to confirm functionality of all steps
       
Element: Recognise non-conforming results or data and amend the program or troubleshoot procedure/equipment as necessary
       
Element: Verify all data are the result of valid measurements and all calculations are correct
       
Element: Confirm the integrity of procedure at each step to ensure repeatability of measurement
       
Element: Verify automated procedure is fit for purpose
  • Generate a calibration report and compare results achieved with other methods
       
Element: Systematically analyse all measurement and environmental factors that may influence results and take corrective action
       
Element: Quantify the uncertainties of results by analysing equipment specifications and test methodology
       
Element: Arrange for internal peer checking of procedure, data and results and incorporate feedback
       
Element: Confirm the procedure is fit for purpose and relevant to the client's needs and document
       
Element: Document and review automated 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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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine the technical and quality deficiencies of the current automated calibration procedure 
 
 
 
 
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 
 
 
 
Run automated procedure to confirm functionality of all steps 
 
 
 
Generate a calibration report and compare results achieved with other methods 
 
 
 
 
Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements 
 
 

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