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Evidence Guide: MSL972001 - Conduct routine site measurements

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MSL972001 - Conduct routine site measurements

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

Prepare for measurements

  1. Confirm the purpose, priority and nature of measurements required
  2. Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits
  3. Identify site hazards and review workplace safety procedures
  4. Assemble all measuring and safety equipment and check they are fit for purpose
  5. Check all equipment/materials against a given inventory and stow them to ensure safe transport
  6. Arrange appropriate transport for site access as required
Confirm the purpose, priority and nature of measurements required

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Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits

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Identify site hazards and review workplace safety procedures

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Assemble all measuring and safety equipment and check they are fit for purpose

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Check all equipment/materials against a given inventory and stow them to ensure safe transport

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Arrange appropriate transport for site access as required

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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

Prepare for measurements

1.1

Confirm the purpose, priority and nature of measurements required

1.2

Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits

1.3

Identify site hazards and review workplace safety procedures

1.4

Assemble all measuring and safety equipment and check they are fit for purpose

1.5

Check all equipment/materials against a given inventory and stow them to ensure safe transport

1.6

Arrange appropriate transport for site access as required

2

Perform measurements

2.1

Locate measurement points and services at the site

2.2

Gain access to measurement points by removing covers and locks as appropriate

2.3

Seek advice if the required measurements cannot be made or if procedures require modification

2.4

Operate measuring equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

2.5

Take sufficient readings to ensure reliable data

2.6

Record data with appropriate accuracy, precision and units

2.7

Record environmental/site conditions and any other observations that may impact on data quality

2.8

Recognise obvious errors/atypical data and take appropriate corrective action

2.9

Secure measuring points by replacing covers and locking as appropriate

3

Finalise measurements

3.1

Follow workplace procedures for the cleaning/decontamination of equipment and vehicle as necessary

3.2

Check all equipment and materials against inventory and stow for safe transport

3.3

Liaise with relevant personnel to restore normal production and/or services as necessary

3.4

Report all measurements in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

On return, check and document serviceability of equipment before storage

4

Maintain a safe work environment

4.1

Use established work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others

4.2

Minimise environmental impacts of measurements and generation of waste

4.3

Dispose of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for measurements

1.1

Confirm the purpose, priority and nature of measurements required

1.2

Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange site access and all necessary clearances/permits

1.3

Identify site hazards and review workplace safety procedures

1.4

Assemble all measuring and safety equipment and check they are fit for purpose

1.5

Check all equipment/materials against a given inventory and stow them to ensure safe transport

1.6

Arrange appropriate transport for site access as required

2

Perform measurements

2.1

Locate measurement points and services at the site

2.2

Gain access to measurement points by removing covers and locks as appropriate

2.3

Seek advice if the required measurements cannot be made or if procedures require modification

2.4

Operate measuring equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

2.5

Take sufficient readings to ensure reliable data

2.6

Record data with appropriate accuracy, precision and units

2.7

Record environmental/site conditions and any other observations that may impact on data quality

2.8

Recognise obvious errors/atypical data and take appropriate corrective action

2.9

Secure measuring points by replacing covers and locking as appropriate

3

Finalise measurements

3.1

Follow workplace procedures for the cleaning/decontamination of equipment and vehicle as necessary

3.2

Check all equipment and materials against inventory and stow for safe transport

3.3

Liaise with relevant personnel to restore normal production and/or services as necessary

3.4

Report all measurements in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

On return, check and document serviceability of equipment before storage

4

Maintain a safe work environment

4.1

Use established work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others

4.2

Minimise environmental impacts of measurements and generation of waste

4.3

Dispose of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures

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

safely making a variety of direct measurements at different sites on at least three (3) occasions

liaising with others to access sites and perform measurements efficiently

correctly locating measurement points and services at sites

making measurements to minimise environmental impact and/or disruption to normal site operations

safely operating instruments and test kits in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

reading scales/displays accurately and taking sufficient measurements to ensure reliable data

recording data that is legible, free of errors and has appropriate accuracy, precision and units

recognising obvious errors/atypical data and using corrective actions, including:

logical check of equipment set-up

check of calibration, zero error and drift for basic instruments

careful re-reading of procedures

repeating measurements

seeking advice

maintaining confidentiality and reporting problems and incidents in accordance with procedures

following workplace procedures for safely conducting site measurements; recording and reporting data and any relevant legal traceability requirements; and maintenance, storage and transport of measurement equipment

recognising own limitations and seeking timely advice.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

concepts of metrology, including:

all measurements are estimates

measurements belong to a population of measurements of the measured parameters

precision, accuracy and significant figures

sources of error, uncertainty and repeatability

traceability

international system of units (SI)

purpose of measurements performed as part of job role and the principles of operation for the equipment/instruments used

sources of uncertainty in measurement and methods for control

workplace safety procedures associated with measurements undertaken as part of job role; the maintenance, storage and transport of measurement equipment; waste management and handling of dangerous goods

workplace and/or legal traceability requirements

procedures for recognising and reporting of unexpected or unusual results

relevant hazards, work health safety (WHS) and environment requirements.

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 requirements include the latest version of one or more of:

Australian and international standards covering the requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, laboratory safety, quality management and environmental management

national work health and safety (WHS) standards and codes of practice, national environmental protection measures, and national measurement regulations and guidelines

specific codes, guidelines and procedures, such as National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation requirements and principles of good laboratory practice (GLP)

workplace documents, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs); quality and equipment manuals; calibration and maintenance schedules; material safety data sheets (MSDS); safety procedures; material, production and product specifications; production and laboratory schedules; workplace recording and reporting procedures; waste minimisation and safe disposal procedures; and maps and site plans

measurement procedures for specific sites and clients

Direct measurements

Direct measurements role include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

basic production/process parameters (e.g. flow, temperature, pressure, mass and depth, and dimensions)

simple surveys (e.g. number of trees in quadrant)

meteorological measurements (e.g. temperature, rainfall and wind)

sound (e.g. dB level and dBA)

light levels and illumination

background radiation (e.g. Geiger counter)

chemical tests using simple instruments and/or kits to test pH, specific ions, such as iron in water using dipsticks, dissolved oxygen (DO) and electrical conductivity (EC)

Measuring equipment

Measuring equipment includes, but is not limited to, one or more of:

tape measures, rulers, micrometers, Vernier callipers and water level indicators

balances

meter/probe systems, such as DO and EC

analogue and digital meters, such as voltage, current, resistance, pressure, temperature, barometers, anemometers and hygrometers

dipsticks and spot test kits

clocks and timing devices

Services

Services include one or more of:

water supply, gas and electricity

telecommunications

irrigation, stormwater and drainage systems

production plant

Safety procedures

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

use of PPE

handling, labelling and storing hazardous material and equipment in accordance with labels, MSDS, manufacturer instructions, and workplace procedures and regulations

regular cleaning and/or decontamination of equipment

use of machinery guards

signage, barriers, service isolation tags, traffic control and flashing lights, and lockout and tag out procedures

Minimising environmental impacts

Minimising environmental impacts includes, but is not limited to, one or more of:

appropriate disposal of surplus, spent or purged materials and hazardous waste

recycling of non-hazardous wastes

driving vehicles to minimise soil erosion and damage to fauna and vegetation

cleaning of vehicles and equipment to prevent transfer of pests and contaminants

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