Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use basic measuring equipment and devices, and read and record the results.
This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy. Applications include simple tests that involve automated measuring devices.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify measurement requirements | 1.1 Identify the purpose of the measuring task 1.2 Identify measuring requirements, including frequency and accuracy range 1.3 Confirm that measuring equipment is available and fit for purpose |
2. Take measurements | 2.1 Carry out measuring tasks to requirements and according to work health and safety procedures 2.2 Check measurement results for accuracy 2.3 Identify non-standard or out-of-range results and report to supervisor 2.4 Record the results of measurements in the required format |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Navigate the world of work | With guidance, identify main tasks, rights and responsibilities of own role Follow instructions to complete a limited set of well-defined tasks Meet a limited range of explicit workplace conventions and protocols |
Interact with others | Ask simple questions and listen carefully to clarify understanding or seek further information Follow basic communication protocols and conventions Recognise basic values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others Follow scripts or use simple templates for routine communication tasks |
Get the work done | Follow simple, clear instructions Keep track of work activities Recognise and seek guidance to correct simple problems Take responsibility for and reflect on low-impact decisions Recognise and support the application of new ideas |
Sectors
Operational (OP)