Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSATMVER301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Verify simple measures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSATMVER301A - Verify simple measures
Description This unit of competency covers the ability to apply National Test Procedures to determine whether a class of simple measures is suitable for trade and then mark it accordingly. It also involves the installation and/or repair of simple measures.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency is applicable to verifiers operating under a licence to test and mark specific classes of simple measures. Simple measures such as trade masses, length measures and volume measures are used in a wide variety of commerce including retail, hospitality, pharmaceuticals and laboratory services.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 are found at the end of this unit of competency under the section 'This competency in practice'.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Install and repair simple measures
  • Access and correctly interpret information for installing or repairing simple measures
  • Select required components, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • Perform installation or repair in accordance with legislation, industry codes of practice and organisational guidelines
  • Avoid damage to simple measures during installation or repair
       
Element: Prepare for verification
  • Identify and evaluate the type of simple measure to be verified
  • Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification
  • Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification
  • Liaise with the trader to provide the items required on site
  • Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  • Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice
  • Identify relevant local workplace health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies
       
Element: Evaluate simple measure performance
  • Evaluate whether the operating environment will impact on the performance of the simple measure
  • Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions as necessary
  • Identify the maximum permissible errors for the simple measure from the legislative requirements
  • Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  • Check simple measure for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval
  • Inspect simple measure in accordance with relevant National Test Procedure and appropriate National Measurement Institute policy
  • Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the simple measure is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements
       
Element: Report verification results
  • Display the verification result on the simple measure in accordance with legislative requirements
  • Use test reports to present verification results in the required format
  • Complete verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines
       
Element: Model and encourage compliance with statutory requirements
  • Apply organisation's procedures and practices to meet licensing authority's requirements
  • Clarify any issues about licensing requirements with the licensing authority as they arise
  • Review work and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with licensing requirements
  • Identify implications of non-compliance with licensing requirements
  • Identify inadequacies in trader's procedures and practices which may contribute to non-compliance with licensing requirements and/or national measurement legislation
  • Explain inadequacies and possible remedial actions to trader
       
Element: Maintain statutory records
  • Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with licensing requirements
  • Ensure authorisation, training and relevant licences are current in accordance with organisational and licensing requirements
  • Inform the licensing administering authority of changes to personal information as required by statute
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 measure's 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:

MSATMREF301A Use and maintain reference standards.

Resources may include:

simple measures, test equipment and reference standards

computer and relevant software and/or 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 candidate's 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 him/herself, the verifier outlines the verification procedure and relevant certified reference standard. He/she visually inspects the rule to ensure that it complies with the relevant Certificate of Approval. He/she 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. He/she 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, he/she decides that the rule does not comply with the Certificate of Approval and advises the trader that it cannot be used for trade.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 non-compliances 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

developing/implementing an efficient verification strategy that has a limited impact on others

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

solving routine/expected 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 preparation/measurement 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 range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Prescribed performance criteria for simple measures

Prescribed performance criteria for simple measures may include:

design is in accordance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval

performance meets the criteria described in the Certificates of Approval, National Test Procedure and legislation

Appropriate documentation

Where reference is made to documentation, it is expected the latest version will be used.

Appropriate documentation may include:

reference standards

Certificates of Verification

Certificates of Approval for simple measures

test procedures for verifying simple measures

organisational test reports

organisational procedures e.g. company quality assurance manual

National Measurement Act

occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, guidelines and procedures and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

equipment manuals and warranty, supplier catalogues and handbooks

National Measurement Institute policy

Australian Standards

Certificates of Approval

Certificates of Approval may include:

any Certificate issued by the Chief Metrologist under Regulation 60 of the National Measurement Regulations approving the pattern of a simple measure as being suitable for trade

Equipment

Equipment may include:

reference standards of measurement

equipment other than reference standards of measurement such as weighing instruments, strikes and funnels

Legislation

Legislation may include:

national measurement legislation

applicable Commonwealth, state and territory OHS legislation

National Test Procedures for simple measures

National Test Procedures for simple measures may include:

length measures

alcoholic beverage measures

lubricating oil measures

graduated measures

pharmaceutical measures

trade masses

any other test procedure prescribed by the National Measurement Institute

OHS and environmental management requirements

OHS and environmental management requirements refers to:

all operations must comply with enterprise OHS and environmental management requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or Federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time

all operations assume the potentially hazardous nature of samples and require standard precautions to be applied

where relevant, users should access and apply current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council and State and Territory Departments of Health

Operating environmental impacts

Operating environmental impacts may include:

vibration

wind

heat

dust

electromagnetic interference

out of level

Records

Records may include:

test reports

safety procedures

a history of equipment calibration and test results

Simple measures

Verifiers may be licensed to test and mark specific classes of simple measures from the following list.

Simple measures may include:

length measures

alcoholic beverage measures

lubricating oil measures

graduated measures

pharmaceutical measures

trade masses

any other instrument prescribed by the National Measurement Institute

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access and correctly interpret information for installing or repairing simple measures 
Select required components, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications 
Perform installation or repair in accordance with legislation, industry codes of practice and organisational guidelines 
Avoid damage to simple measures during installation or repair 
Identify and evaluate the type of simple measure to be verified 
Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification 
Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification 
Liaise with the trader to provide the items required on site 
Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures 
Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice 
Identify relevant local workplace health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies 
Evaluate whether the operating environment will impact on the performance of the simple measure 
Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions as necessary 
Identify the maximum permissible errors for the simple measure from the legislative requirements 
Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures 
Check simple measure for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval 
Inspect simple measure in accordance with relevant National Test Procedure and appropriate National Measurement Institute policy 
Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the simple measure is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements 
Display the verification result on the simple measure in accordance with legislative requirements 
Use test reports to present verification results in the required format 
Complete verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures 
Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines 
Apply organisation's procedures and practices to meet licensing authority's requirements 
Clarify any issues about licensing requirements with the licensing authority as they arise 
Review work and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with licensing requirements 
Identify implications of non-compliance with licensing requirements 
Identify inadequacies in trader's procedures and practices which may contribute to non-compliance with licensing requirements and/or national measurement legislation 
Explain inadequacies and possible remedial actions to trader 
Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with licensing requirements 
Ensure authorisation, training and relevant licences are current in accordance with organisational and licensing requirements 
Inform the licensing administering authority of changes to personal information as required by statute 

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