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Evidence Guide: MSL905002 - Create or modify calibration procedures

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MSL905002 - Create or modify calibration procedures

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Assess the suitability of available calibration procedures

  1. Confirm that the authorised calibration procedure is not appropriate for intended use or requires modification
  2. Research suitable alternative established calibration procedures, if available
  3. Establish whether an available procedure can be customised or if a new procedure is needed
  4. Obtain internal approval to develop or modify a calibration procedure, as necessary
  5. Confirm that available resources meet all the requirements of the alternative or new procedure
  6. Gain authorisation for any deviation from requirements previously agreed with client
Confirm that the authorised calibration procedure is not appropriate for intended use or requires modification

Completed
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Research suitable alternative established calibration procedures, if available

Completed
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Establish whether an available procedure can be customised or if a new procedure is needed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain internal approval to develop or modify a calibration procedure, as necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm that available resources meet all the requirements of the alternative or new procedure

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain authorisation for any deviation from requirements previously agreed with client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop procedure

  1. Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested
  2. Describe all new instructions or modifications to methods to ensure repeatability of test
  3. Document all hazards and safety measures to be observed
  4. Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template, if required
  5. List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection
  6. Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure
Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested

Completed
Date:

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Describe all new instructions or modifications to methods to ensure repeatability of test

Completed
Date:

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Document all hazards and safety measures to be observed

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template, if required

Completed
Date:

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List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection

Completed
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Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure

Completed
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Prepare equipment for testing

  1. Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures
  2. Assemble and set up reference standards and associated equipment prior to testing
  3. Verify performance of reference standards and measuring equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary
  4. Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error
Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures

Completed
Date:

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Assemble and set up reference standards and associated equipment prior to testing

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify performance of reference standards and measuring equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary

Completed
Date:

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Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error

Completed
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Trial modified or new calibration procedure

  1. Perform individual steps and confirm they are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of measurement
  2. Critically analyse readings to confirm they are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required
  3. Adjust device under test to bring readings within tolerance and record results
  4. Analyse the resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that may significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results
Perform individual steps and confirm they are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of measurement

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Critically analyse readings to confirm they are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust device under test to bring readings within tolerance and record results

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyse the resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that may significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose

  1. Compare results achieved with those from other calibration procedures
  2. Systematically analyse all measurement and environmental factors that may influence the result and take corrective action, if necessary
  3. Arrange for internal peer checking of calibration procedure, data and results and incorporate feedback
  4. Quantify the uncertainties of results obtained by analysing equipment specifications and test methodology
  5. Compare results with those obtained by other laboratories, if applicable
  6. Confirm that the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose and relevant to the client's needs and document as necessary
Compare results achieved with those from other calibration procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Systematically analyse all measurement and environmental factors that may influence the result and take corrective action, if necessary

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrange for internal peer checking of calibration procedure, data and results and incorporate feedback

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quantify the uncertainties of results obtained by analysing equipment specifications and test methodology

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare results with those obtained by other laboratories, if applicable

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm that the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose and relevant to the client's needs and document as necessary

Completed
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Document and review modified or new calibration procedure

  1. Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements
  2. Ensure that the procedure has been reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Report and present the procedure to appropriate personnel for validation before use
Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Ensure that the procedure has been reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures

Completed
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Report and present the procedure to appropriate personnel for validation before use

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assess the suitability of available calibration procedures

1.1

Confirm that the authorised calibration procedure is not appropriate for intended use or requires modification

1.2

Research suitable alternative established calibration procedures, if available

1.3

Establish whether an available procedure can be customised or if a new procedure is needed

1.4

Obtain internal approval to develop or modify a calibration procedure, as necessary

1.5

Confirm that available resources meet all the requirements of the alternative or new procedure

1.6

Gain authorisation for any deviation from requirements previously agreed with client

2

Develop procedure

2.1

Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested

2.2

Describe all new instructions or modifications to methods to ensure repeatability of test

2.3

Document all hazards and safety measures to be observed

2.4

Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template, if required

2.5

List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection

2.6

Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure

3

Prepare equipment for testing

3.1

Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures

3.2

Assemble and set up reference standards and associated equipment prior to testing

3.3

Verify performance of reference standards and measuring equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary

3.4

Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error

4

Trial modified or new calibration procedure

4.1

Perform individual steps and confirm they are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of measurement

4.2

Critically analyse readings to confirm they are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required

4.3

Adjust device under test to bring readings within tolerance and record results

4.4

Analyse the resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that may significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results

5

Confirm the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose

5.1

Compare results achieved with those from other calibration procedures

5.2

Systematically analyse all measurement and environmental factors that may influence the result and take corrective action, if necessary

5.3

Arrange for internal peer checking of calibration procedure, data and results and incorporate feedback

5.4

Quantify the uncertainties of results obtained by analysing equipment specifications and test methodology

5.5

Compare results with those obtained by other laboratories, if applicable

5.6

Confirm that the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose and relevant to the client's needs and document as necessary

6

Document and review modified or new calibration procedure

6.1

Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements

6.2

Ensure that the procedure has been reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures

6.3

Report and present the procedure to appropriate personnel for validation before use

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assess the suitability of available calibration procedures

1.1

Confirm that the authorised calibration procedure is not appropriate for intended use or requires modification

1.2

Research suitable alternative established calibration procedures, if available

1.3

Establish whether an available procedure can be customised or if a new procedure is needed

1.4

Obtain internal approval to develop or modify a calibration procedure, as necessary

1.5

Confirm that available resources meet all the requirements of the alternative or new procedure

1.6

Gain authorisation for any deviation from requirements previously agreed with client

2

Develop procedure

2.1

Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested

2.2

Describe all new instructions or modifications to methods to ensure repeatability of test

2.3

Document all hazards and safety measures to be observed

2.4

Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template, if required

2.5

List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection

2.6

Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure

3

Prepare equipment for testing

3.1

Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures

3.2

Assemble and set up reference standards and associated equipment prior to testing

3.3

Verify performance of reference standards and measuring equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary

3.4

Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error

4

Trial modified or new calibration procedure

4.1

Perform individual steps and confirm they are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of measurement

4.2

Critically analyse readings to confirm they are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required

4.3

Adjust device under test to bring readings within tolerance and record results

4.4

Analyse the resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that may significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results

5

Confirm the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose

5.1

Compare results achieved with those from other calibration procedures

5.2

Systematically analyse all measurement and environmental factors that may influence the result and take corrective action, if necessary

5.3

Arrange for internal peer checking of calibration procedure, data and results and incorporate feedback

5.4

Quantify the uncertainties of results obtained by analysing equipment specifications and test methodology

5.5

Compare results with those obtained by other laboratories, if applicable

5.6

Confirm that the modified or new procedure is fit for purpose and relevant to the client's needs and document as necessary

6

Document and review modified or new calibration procedure

6.1

Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements

6.2

Ensure that the procedure has been reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures

6.3

Report and present the procedure to appropriate personnel for validation before use

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

researching current calibration procedures, technology and equipment

following all relevant safety procedures

creating and modifying at least one (1) calibration procedure, trialling it and confirming that it is fit for purpose to meet technical and/or client requirements

applying specialised technical knowledge to critically analyse and resolve complex problems associated with measurement non-conformances where solutions are not obvious or readily available

developing or adapting calibration methods to suit technical and/or client requirements

conducting reliable calibration/testing trials to ensure a high degree of reproducibility

explaining complex calibration procedures to clients and clarifying requirements and deviations

liaising with peers and technical staff from other laboratories to clarify and validate test methods

estimating measurement uncertainty and applying statistical techniques for analysing test and/or calibration data

writing calibration procedures using an unambiguous, logical sequence of instructions that meet statutory and regulatory requirements

preparing all test documentation accurately, concisely and in accordance with requirements

recognising and reporting opportunities for improvements.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories (e.g. AS ISO/IEC 17025) as they affect job role and responsibilities

limits of authority and procedures for creating or modifying calibration procedures

structure and terminology used in standard calibration methods, procedures, requests and instructions

current calibration methods, procedures and technology applications used in laboratory

implications of modifying standard calibration procedures

equipment specifications and limitations and the implications of equipment substitution

hierarchy and appropriate selection of reference materials

handling, transport, storage and operation requirements of reference and working standards

calculation procedures to give results in appropriate accuracy, precision and units

methods for statistical analysis (means, ranges and standard deviations) and estimation of uncertainty of measurement (may include the use of software)

equipment and testing method troubleshooting procedures

workplace procedures and legislative requirements for documenting calibration procedures

workplace and/or legal traceability requirements

work health and safety (WHS) and laboratory environmental control requirements.

Additional knowledge requirements relevant to the workplace context that apply for different calibration fields must be assessed, including testing and calibration conducted in the following fields:

acoustic and vibration measurement

chemical testing

construction materials testing

electrical testing

heat and temperature measurement

mechanical testing

metrology

non-destructive testing

optics and radiometry

pressure testing.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace procedures include the current version of one or more of:

Australian and international standards and codes covering:

general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, laboratory safety, quality and environmental management

accuracy of measurement methods and results, expression of uncertainty (GUM), quantifying uncertainty in analytical measurement, and quality assurance of measurement equipment

national work health and safety (WHS) standards, codes of practice

registration/licensing and/or National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation requirements

safety requirements for equipment, materials or products; material safety data sheets (MSDS); and incident and accident/injury reports

standard operating procedures (SOPs), recording and reporting procedures

quality manuals, equipment and operating/technical manuals

test methods and calibration procedures (validated and authorised)

test methods and calibration procedures published by international, national or regional standards, reputable technical organisations, scientific texts or journals and equipment manufacturers

laboratory layout, work flows and schedules

Modifying or developing new test methods

Modifying or developing new test methods involves, but is not limited to, using, testing and/or calibrating one or more of the following:

common test equipment, such as anemometers, balances, barometers, callipers, environmental chambers, hygrometers, manometers, masses, micrometers, pressure equipment, spectrophotometers, tape measures, rules, temperature (digital) indicating systems, thermometers, thermocouples, timing devices, vibration analysis equipment and weighing instruments

electrical reference standards, such as air-lines, analogue meters, attenuators, bridges-manual balance, capacitors, DC voltage references, digital instruments (calibrators, DMMs, electronic transfer standards), inductors, instrument and ratio transformers, instrument transformer test sets, potentiometers, resistors, radio frequency (RF) power meters, RF thermistor mounts and thermal converters, shunts, time interval and frequency standards, transfer standards AC-DC, voltage dividers, volt ratio boxes and watt-hour references

working standards, instruments and testing equipment, such as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test equipment, field strength meters, flammability test equipment, gauges/test fingers/test pins, hipot testers, impact hammers, impulse testers, instrument calibrators, network analysers, signal generators and spectrum and harmonic analysers

Hazards

Hazards include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

electric shock

disturbance or interruption of services

manual handling of heavy equipment boxes

sources of electromagnetic radiation (lasers and RF generators/transmitters)

fluids under pressure

heat sources, such as ovens

Safety procedures

Safety procedures include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

ensuring access to service shut-off points

use of PPE, such as hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses and coveralls

handling and storing hazardous materials and equipment in accordance with labels, MSDS, manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures and regulations

regular cleaning of equipment and work areas

WHS and environmental management requirements

WHS and environmental management requirements include:

· complying with WHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time

· applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples

accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health, where relevant