Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying relevant organisational policy and procedures in regard to trading practices

examining methods utilised for advertising and the sale of goods employed on the premises for compliance with legislative requirements

examining the manner in which a measuring instrument is used on the premises

identifying incidents of noncompliance in a range of trading environments

determining action to be undertaken based on the organisations enforcement policy

gathering sufficient and relevant evidence to prove a breach

accurately recording information

advising on appropriate trading practices to assist compliance

undertaking observation and surveillance in relation to trading practices

explaining legislative requirements and obligations

completing notices accurately in accordance with organisational guidelines

planning followup activities as required

accurately recording results of the inspection and recommendations in the organisations information files

completing breach reports in accordance with organisational guidelines

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

definition of the term trading practices

relevant policy and procedures across a range of trading environments

legislation relating to trading practices

the range of trading environments

trading practices relevant to a range of business types

processes for evidence collection and evidence handling

specific reporting procedures

techniques to liaise with traders

legislative requirements and obligations for the issuing of notices

organisations policy guidelines for return visits

specific reporting procedures

types of evidence

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 examine trading practices involving measurement employed by traders 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 examining trading practices employed by traders 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 supervisors 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

Legislation requirements and policy guidelines

Trading practices

Premises

Examination for compliance

Activities used to prove a breach of legislation

Appropriate actions to encourage compliance