Required skills

literacy skills to access read and interpret

complex and formal documents

technical data

regulatory requirements

organisational policies and procedures

numeracy skills to analyse test results

initiative and enterprise skills to

identify and resolve potential problems and seek out information

apply risk management principles to local workplace OHS issues and control strategies

selfmanagement skills to

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

demonstrate attention to detail

technology skills to

select and apply appropriate technology information systems and procedures

use recording testing and specialised evidence collection equipment

interpersonal skills to

respond to diversity including disability and gender

relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

communication skills to

justify or explain the assessment decision and recommended corrective action

listen and question in complex exchanges of oral information

teamwork skills to work with a variety of professionals

organisational and planning skills to

implement methodical and systematic approaches

prioritise work and coordinate self and others in relation to workplace activities

timemanagement skills to

plan for licensees operation schedules and keep downtime to a minimum and use of travel time effective

ensure corrective actions are dealt with in a timely manner

Required knowledge

auditing systems

risk management principles

hazards that may exist when conducting an audit and ways of controlling risks involved

national measurement and OHS legislation

powers of inspectors

use of auditassessment tools

industry practices and procedures relating to measurement process and verification of measuring instruments

organisational reporting procedures relating to quality audits

legal issues and terminology relating to quality audits

audit methods and techniques

codes of practice regulations and standards such as

ISO Quality management Systems Fundamentals and Vocabulary

ISO Guidelines for Quality andor Environmental Management Systems Auditing

AS General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

product and service knowledge relating to measurement process and verification of measuring instruments

quality principles and techniques relating to measurement process and verification of measuring instruments

current audit practices

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 quality and performance audits on a range of licensed trade measurement activities

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

identify access and apply legislation test procedures

prepare appropriate audit plans which outline audit schedule proposed activities risk analysis treatment of identified risks

gather data and information by a variety of methods

analyse the information gathering during an audit to identify any compliance issues

recognise and act on noncompliance

maintain the security and confidentiality of data according to organisational and regulatory requirements

report results in the required formats and expected timeframe

carry out appropriate followup actions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Access may be required to

computer and relevant software andor organisation information management systems

licence conditions

national measurement legislation

audit procedures

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

questions to assess understanding of relevant procedures trader obligations and remedial actions

examination of a portfolio of evidence demonstrating ability to conduct a measurement licensee audit

feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidates ability to conduct measurement licensee audit in accordance with legislative and organisational procedures

observation of the candidate conducting a quality and performance audit

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

Guidance information for assessment

Industry representatives have provided case studies to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and to show its relevance in a workplace setting These can be sourced from the National Measurement Institute

Note: Where reference is made to information, it is expected the most up-to-date information will be used.

Test equipment may include:

Legislation may include:

Relevant information may include:

Prescribed performance criteria for instruments may include:

Remedial action may include:

Enforcement action may include: