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 |
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1 | Prepare for verification | 1.1 | Identify and evaluate the type of instrument to be verified |
| 1.2 | Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification |
| 1.3 | Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification |
| 1.4 | Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures |
| 1.5 | Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice |
| 1.6 | Develop a verification strategy to maximise resources and minimise time to complete the instrument verification |
2 | Liaise with the trader to schedule complex tests | 2.1 | Discuss testing arrangements with site controller where applicable |
| 2.2 | Identify relevant local workplace, health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies |
| 2.3 | Discuss the verification strategy with the trader to minimise its impact on the trader's normal operations |
| 2.4 | Arrange site clearances and suitable scheduling for tests |
| 2.5 | Negotiate access to trader's equipment, materials and support personnel required for testing to be available on site |
| 2.6 | Arrange for any equipment to be provided by the trader, if required, by the National Instrument Test Procedure |
3 | Initiate verification | 3.1 | Identify the site controller and explain/review the purpose of the verification |
| 3.2 | Review verification strategy to ensure there is minimal disruption to the public and/or trader |
| 3.3 | Communicate verification strategy to personnel supporting the verification |
| 3.4 | Identify locations for product return or disposal, if applicable |
| 3.5 | Evaluate the impacts of the operating environment on the instrument performance or test results and implement corrective actions as necessary |
| 3.6 | Identify operational factors impacting on instrument performance or test result and implement corrective actions as necessary |
4 | Evaluate complex measuring instrument performance | 4.1 | Identify the maximum permissible errors for the instrument from the legislative requirements |
| 4.2 | Manage and review resources to maintain verification timelines |
| 4.3 | Provide effective communication to ensure relevant personnel are informed of variations to the verification strategy and verification progress |
| 4.4 | Check instrument for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval |
| 4.5 | Test the instrument in accordance with relevant National Instrument Test Procedures and appropriate National Measurement Institute (NMI) policy |
5 | Analyse verification results | 5.1 | Perform specified calculations to determine a performance result for the instrument with appropriate accuracy, precision and significant figures |
| 5.2 | Use graphical and statistical analysis to determine unknowns as necessary |
| 5.3 | Ensure calculations are consistent with estimations and reasonable expectations |
| 5.4 | Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the instrument is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements |
6 | Report verification results | 6.1 | Display the verification result on the instrument in accordance with legislative requirements |
| 6.2 | Use test reports to present verification results in the required format |
| 6.3 | Complete verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures |
| 6.4 | Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines |
7 | Model and encourage compliance with statutory requirements | 7.1 | Apply organisation’s quality procedures and practices to meet servicing licensee’s legislative obligations |
| 7.2 | Clarify any issues about verifier obligations with their servicing licensee and/or licensing administering authority as they arise |
| 7.3 | Review work and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with legislative requirements |
| 7.4 | Identify implications of non-compliance with legislative requirements |
| 7.5 | Identify inadequacies in trader’s use of instruments which may contribute to non-compliance with national measurement legislation |
| 7.6 | Explain inadequacies and possible remedial actions to trader |
| 7.7 | Respect the rights of the trader at all times |
8 | Maintain statutory records | 8.1 | Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with servicing licensee’s legislative requirements |
| 8.2 | Ensure authorisation, training and relevant licences are current in accordance with organisational and servicing licensee’s legislative requirements |
| 8.3 | Inform the licensing administering authority of changes to personal information as required by statute |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:
testing and marking at least one (1) complex measuring instrument
accessing and correctly interpreting documentation required for verification of a complex measuring instrument
ensuring test equipment and reference standards are fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
planning, scheduling, preparing for and safely conducting a verification to optimise use of resources and minimise disruption to the public and trader
checking compliance and evaluating the performance of a complex measuring instrument using appropriate Certificates of Approval, National Measurement Institute (NMI) policy and National Instrument Test Procedures, and adjusting for any impact of the operating environment and operational factors
using specified calculations, graphical and statistical analysis to determine the performance result for a complex measuring instrument
reliably determining if a complex measuring instrument is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements
displaying the verification result on the instrument and completing all verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
identifying and communicating any inadequacies in servicing licensee's organisational procedures and practices that may contribute to non-compliance with legislative requirements
maintaining the accuracy, completeness and currency of statutory records required of servicing licensees, such as authorisation, training and relevant licences
identifying and communicating any inadequacies in trader's use of complex instruments which may contribute to non-compliance with national measurement legislation
demonstrating professionalism and respecting the rights of the trader at all times
using advanced communication and negotiation skills to:
explain verification procedures and verification outcomes to traders and managers
arrange site clearances, gain cooperation of site controllers and schedule complex tests
access external equipment and resources to complete the inspection
organise large equipment to be dispatched ahead of a verification visit, when necessary
using numerical skills to perform specified calculations involving:
fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percentages
evaluation of formulae containing powers, exponents and logarithms functions
use of scientific notation, correct units and correct number of significant figures
determination of regression line equations and correlation coefficients
preparation and interpretation of complex control charts and frequency distribution plots
maintaining the security and confidentiality of data in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
reporting results in the required formats and expected timeframe
working safely.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
general science principles and concepts, including:
physical states (solid, liquid and gas), weight, mass, gravity and density
pressure, pressure differential, backpressure and head pressure, fluid flow and viscosity
temperature effects and coefficients of expansion, flashpoint, boiling point and ice point
metrological terms and terminology specific to instrument, such as maximum permissible errors, maximum permissible difference and maximum permissible variation, traceability, repeatability, uncertainty, error of measurement and error of indication, meter creep, hose dilation, temperature correction, linearization and gas elimination
details of the design and applications for one (1) class of complex measuring instruments, the major instrument components and their function
servicing licensee requirements, including:
quality management system
licence conditions
maintenance of statutory records
national measurement legislation applicable to complex measuring instruments
safe work method statements (SWMS) for trading environments relevant to job role
NMI policy, National Instrument Test Procedures and operating procedures for equipment, and reference standards used in job role, including:
test conditions and possible environmental impacts on performance of the instrument
key preparation/measurement steps in test method
calculation steps to give results in appropriate units and precision
maximum permissible errors for instrument under test
safety principles and procedures relevant to instrument
organisational policy and procedures for verifying a complex measuring instrument, including completion of test results, verification documents and statutory records
organisational safety procedures and requirements of applicable Commonwealth, state and territory work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) legislation
basic first aid and site safety induction, if required.
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 should 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:
MSMTMREF301 Use and maintain reference standards
Holistic assessment methods include:
review of test results, verification documentation and verifier statutory records completed by the candidate
feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidate's ability to verify the performance of a complex measuring instrument in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures
questions to assess understanding of relevant verification procedures, servicing licensee requirements, trader obligations and remedial actions
review of candidate’s responses to verification scenarios, such as potential/actual non-compliances of traders and verifiers, appropriate actions, common issues and problems
observation of the candidate verifying a complex measuring instrument.
Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:
latest versions of appropriate documentation, such as Certificates of Verification and Approval, NMI policy, intermediate National Instrument Test Procedures for verifying complex measuring instruments and relevant legislation
equipment manuals, material safety data sheets (MSDS), safety procedures and safety equipment
records, such as test reports; audit reports; instrument history and test results; and correction tables for volume, density and pressure for a range of liquids
complex measuring instrument, test equipment and reference standards
computer and relevant software and/or organisation information management system.
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 competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience in trade measurement at least to the level being assessed and broad industry knowledge (such as a relevant industry qualification).
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment in trade measurement OR
having consulted with trade measurement inspectors and/or verifiers performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.