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.
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.
Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event.
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).
This unit of competency may be assessed with:
MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
Holistic assessment methods include:
review of the quality of site measurement data and documentation provided by the candidate
observation of the candidate performing a range of site measurements
feedback from supervisors and clients that relevant procedures were followed and that measurements were conducted in an efficient manner
oral/written questioning about workplace procedures for conducting site measurements; maintenance, storage and transport of measurement equipment; waste management and handling of dangerous goods.
Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:
a variety of sites and relevant measuring equipment
safe operating procedures for equipment, site measurement procedures and documented safe work practices.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience.
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.