Assessor Resource

MEM15021C
Conduct audits of servicing licensees and public weighbridge licensees

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is designed for those performing trade measurement audits on public and/or private trade measurement licensees.

This unit applies to personnel working for or appointed by a trade measuring administering authority. In encompasses audits of measuring instruments and documentation supplied by licensee, such as instrument accuracy, instrument markings, and adherence to legislative requirements and test procedures.

Reference material includes uniform test procedures, inspector handbook, NSC certificates of approval, and organisational procedures and guidelines.

Workplace, health and safety considerations include storage of test equipment, site/premises conditions, manual handling techniques, and specific safety equipment and clothing.

If use and maintenance of reference standards is required, Unit MEM15017C (Use and maintain reference standards) should also be selected.

If verification/certification is required, Unit MEM15020C (Perform verification/certification or in-service inspection) should also be selected.

Band: B

Unit Weight: 4

The unit covers auditing the work undertaken by servicing licensees/certifiers and the operations undertaken by public weighbridge licensees.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Path 1

MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

MEM11011B

Undertake manual handling

MEM16004B

Perform internal/external customer service

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to conduct audits of servicing licensees and public weighbridge licensees. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with conducting audits of servicing licensees and public weighbridge licensees, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

evaluating servicing licensee's documentation for completeness of information

monitoring lodgement of servicing licensee's documentation

selecting instruments for auditing

scheduling audits

testing measuring instruments

recording instrument errors

assessing the certifier's documentation for accuracy against the instrument certified and legislative requirements

completing audit reports

determining and implementing appropriate remedial action

assessing licensee's documentation for accuracy against the public weighbridge instrument certified and legislative requirements

assessing signage, certificates and public weighbridge tickets for accuracy

evaluating the operator's ability to perform the duties of a public weigher

investigating and reporting detected breaches

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

major components of the licensing system for certification of measuring instruments such as legislative requirements, eligibility, conditions of licence including provision of competent employees, provision of reference standards, use of test procedures, and use of reporting documentation and quality assurance systems

major components of the licensing system for public weighbridge such as legislative requirements, eligibility, conditions of licence including provision of competent employees, maintaining accuracy of the public weighbridge, weighing methods and obligations, and use of reporting documentation

the process for issuing servicing and public weighbridge licences, specifically the activities undertaken by trade measurement personnel

the process for handling incomplete forms

inspection variations between verification inspection and an audit inspection

reporting variations for a range of instruments

requirements to complete a public weighbridge ticket

methods to complete a public weighbridge ticket

requirements for authority to operate a public weighbridge

duties of operator of public weighbridge

options to remedy non-compliance

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Legislation and organisational policies/procedures

Enabling legislation, workplace, health and safety practices, organisational policies and procedures, licensing conditions, enforcement policies

Documentation

Application forms, certification forms, non-compliance forms, public weighbridge tickets, documents as specified by legislation, educational material/brochures, batch test histograms

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
Major components of the licensing system for certification of measuring instruments are described. 
Major components of the licensing system for public weighbridges are described. 
The requirements for issuing servicing and public weighbridge licences in accordance with legislation and organisational policies/ procedures are described. 
Servicing licensee's documentation is monitored for compliance with organisational requirements. 
Organisational procedures are used to generate a list of measuring instruments to be audited. 
Inspection of measuring instruments is performed to determine compliance in accordance with legislation and organisational procedures. 
The certifier's procedures and documentation are assessed to ensure legislative requirements are met. 
Results of audit are recorded in the organisation's information system. 
Action required to remedy non-compliance is determined and applied. 
Licensee's documentation is assessed for compliance with legislation and organisational requirements. 
The operator's ability to undertake public weighbridge duties is observed for compliance with legislation. 
Action required to remedy non-compliance is determined and applied. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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