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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify appropriate measurements
2. Select appropriate measuring equipment
3. Identify units of measurement to be used and the detail required
4. Check measuring equipment is in calibration

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Measuring equipment	Measuring equipment includes one or more of the following: gauges dip-sticks thermometers weighing scales length/thickness measuring devices
Measurements	Measurements include one or more of the following: extent dimension quantity mass capacity capability
Routine problems	Routine problems must be reported and corrective action taken according to relevant procedures. Routine problems include one or more of the following: measuring instrument not fit for use (e.g. not within calibration) appropriate measuring device not available deviations from normal range of readings effect of temperature on material properties
Corrective actions	Corrective actions include one or more of the following: reporting to an appropriate person taking action specified in the procedure
Appropriate personnel	Appropriate personnel includes one or more of the following: supervisor more senior operator other designated personnel

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

select appropriate measuring device

check equipment is within calibration

take accurate measurements

check accuracy of own work and complete workplace forms

report routine problems and take corrective action, where appropriate.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

basic units of measurement, such as

kilogram

metre

second

types and application of measuring devices, including range of results that may be obtained

the need for calibration

methods of checking equipment is within calibration

routine problems that may arise in the job/work environment and corrective action appropriate to the problem cause.

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