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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess the suitability of available automated procedures
   • Determine the technical and quality deficiencies of the current automated calibration procedure
2. Research alternative established procedures
3. Establish whether an available procedure can be customised or if a new procedure is needed
4. Obtain internal approval to develop an automation plan and strategy
5. Identify the resources required for automation and verify they meet necessary quality, laboratory and technical requirements
6. Create or edit automated procedure
   • Identify and document all relevant calibration data to be collected, including parameters and ranges to be tested
7. Check that instructions are adequately documented to ensure repeatability of test
8. Document hazards and safety measures to be observed
9. List the requirements for calibration approval and rejection
10. Specify data to be recorded and produce a results template
11. Edit or compile the procedure using appropriate software
12. Confirm that all calibration requirements can be fulfilled by using the procedure
13. Test run the program, check errors and debug as necessary
14. Configure instruments/equipment
    • Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures
15. Configure workstation, reference standards, instruments and equipment
16. Verify performance of reference standards, instruments and equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary
17. Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error
18. Refine the automated procedure
    • Run automated procedure to confirm functionality of all steps
19. Recognise non-conforming results or data and amend the program or troubleshoot procedure/equipment as necessary
20. Verify all data are the result of valid measurements and all calculations are correct
21. Confirm the integrity of procedure at each step to ensure repeatability of measurement
22. Verify automated procedure is fit for purpose
    • Generate a calibration report and compare results achieved with other methods
23. Systematically analyse all measurement and environmental factors that may influence results and take corrective action
24. Quantify the uncertainties of results by analysing equipment specifications and test methodology
25. Arrange for internal peer checking of procedure, data and results and incorporate feedback
26. Confirm the procedure is fit for purpose and relevant to the client's needs and document
27. Document and review automated procedure
    • Ensure that the procedure is written in accordance with workplace procedures or statutory and regulatory requirements
28. Ensure that the procedure has been reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures
29. Report and present the procedure to appropriate personnel for validation before use