Required skills

diagnosing faults in simple measures

installing and repairing simple measures

accessing interpreting and applying a range of documents for the verification of simple measures

national measurement legislation

routine National Test Procedures

Certificates of Approval

National Measurement Institute verification policy

Australian Standards

accessing and interpreting Certificates of Verification for a limited range of reference standards

using routine communication and negotiation skills to

explain the purpose of verification

inform traders of noncompliances and consequences of failing to rectify them

explain verification procedures and outcomes to traders and managers

accessing transporting setting up validating using and maintaining a limited range of test equipment and reference standards

identifying and evaluating environmental impacts on performance of a range of simple measuring instruments

conducting tests and recording results with close attention to detail and accuracy

performing calculations involving fractions decimals ratios proportions and percentages

using correct units and the correct number of significant figures

analysing performance results over a single or limited range of operating conditions

planning routine tasks

developingimplementing an efficient verification strategy that has a limited impact on others

demonstrating professionalism and maintaining the rights of the trader at all times

solving routineexpected problems

working safely

Required knowledge

design and functions of components used in simple measures

licensing requirements for a verifier including

quality management system

licence conditions

maintenance of statutory records

general chemical and physic principles and concepts including

weight mass gravity and density

temperature effects and coefficients of expansion

basic knowledge of the operating procedures across a limited range of environments including laboratories retail and manufacturing

knowledge of metrological terms and terminology specific to simple measuring instruments such as

maximum permissible errors

traceability error of measurement

error of indication

national measurement legislation applicable to simple measures

detailed knowledge of National Test Procedures and operating procedures for equipment and reference standards used in job role including

purpose of test

test conditions and possible environmental impacts on performance of simple measure

key preparationmeasurement steps in test method

calculation steps to give results in appropriate units and precision

maximum permissible errors for simple measures under test

procedures for completing verification documentation

organisational policy and procedures for verifying simple measures

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

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to perform consistently at the required standard for one class of simple measures listed in the Range Statement

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

Assessors should ensure that candidates can

identify access and apply test procedures

identify and use suitable reference standards

install and repair simple measures to meet statutory requirements

evaluate and adjust the impact of the operating environment on the performance of simple measures

analyse test results to determine the simple measures suitability for verification trade use

maintain the security and confidentiality of data in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements

report results in the required formats and expected timeframe

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment

This unit of competency may be assessed with

MSATMREFA Use and maintain reference standards

MSATMREF301A Use and maintain reference standards.

Resources may include

simple measures test equipment and reference standards

computer and relevant software andor organisation information management system

Certificates of Approval for simple measures

relevant legislative and organisational procedures

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions to assess understanding of relevant procedures and remedial actions

review of verification reports prepared by the candidate

feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidates ability to verify the performance of simple measures in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

This competency in practice

Industry representatives have provided the case studies below to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and to show its relevance in a workplace setting

Following an invitation from the trader a verifier arrives at a millinery shop to verify a one metre rule set in the counter After introducing himherself the verifier outlines the verification procedure and relevant certified reference standard Heshe visually inspects the rule to ensure that it complies with the relevant Certificate of Approval Heshe then conducts the required comparisons between the one metre rule and certified standard in accordance with the National Measurement Institute National Test Procedure The verifier decides that the measure can be verified and marks the rule with the appropriate certification mark Heshe prepares the Certificate of Verification and presents it to the trader along with an invoice for the work undertaken On the way out the verifier notices another rule set into another counter After examining it heshe decides that the rule does not comply with the Certificate of Approval and advises the trader that it cannot be used for trade

Prescribed performance criteria for simple measures

Appropriate documentation

Certificates of Approval

Equipment

Legislation

National Test Procedures for simple measures

OHS and environmental management requirements

Operating environmental impacts

Records

Simple measures