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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Contribute to controlling hazards in work area
   • Identify hazards in work area
   • Take appropriate action to control risks according to procedures
2. Identify appropriate measuring device readings
   • Confirm the calibration of the measuring device, where appropriate
   • Select appropriate units on the measuring device
   • Select appropriate scales on the measuring device
3. Perform measurements
   • Identify the range of results that could be obtained
   • Identify and take account of relevant external factors
   • Perform measurements using appropriate techniques
   • Identify measurements outside the range of expected results
   • Take action on measurements outside expected range according to procedures
4. Record results
   • Record readings accurately in the appropriate format
   • Record the results to the appropriate level of detail

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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: smoke, darkness and heat dust or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water) limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, dusts, smoke, vapours or other atmospheric hazards flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise
Dials and indicators	Dials and indicators include one or more of the following: analogue dials, such as: pressure gauge rev counter temperature dial digital readouts, such as: pH meter temperature probe ammeter flow meter weigh scales
Calibration checks	Calibration checks include one or more of the following: checking the date that the next calibration is required (e.g. weigh scale and pressure gauge) using a calibration button on the instrument (e.g. zero button on an ammeter and calibration button on an electronic meter)
Problems	Problems must be reported and corrective action taken according to relevant procedures. 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 include one or more of the following: reporting to an appropriate person taking action specified in the procedure
Appropriate personnel	Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following: supervisor more senior operator other designated personnel
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

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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 include the ability to:

accurately perform and record measurements according to procedures

recognise readings which are out of range or unusual and take action according to procedures

identify hazard and control risks

check accuracy of own work and complete workplace forms.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

basic units of measurement and where they apply

types and application of measuring devices typically used in the job/work environment and problems that can arise

graphs and scales relevant to the readings being taken

organisation procedures relevant to the readings being taken

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

relevant controls.

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