Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL904002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform standard calibrations
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL904002 - Perform standard calibrations |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to calibrate test and measurement equipment in accordance with standard calibration procedures and documented test methods. These procedures/methods specify all associated reference standards, materials, equipment and methods to be used and the required parameters or quantities and ranges to be tested, including the criteria for rejection or approval.This unit applies to laboratory and calibration technicians who carry out tests and/or calibrations using standard calibration methods in first, second and third party laboratories, and laboratories where testing and/or calibration forms part of inspection or product certification. Personnel are not permitted to deviate from explicit instructions in any manner, modify the procedure, nor substitute alternative equipment. They work under limited supervision and results of their work are interpreted and checked by the laboratory supervisor, quality inspector or designated signatory.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field | Calibration |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Perform calibration |
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Element: Document results |
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Element: Finalise calibration |
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Element: Prepare items for calibration |
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Element: Identify hazards and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and procedures | ||||||||
Element: Confirm all measuring equipment meets the laboratory's specification requirements and complies fully with the calibration procedure | ||||||||
Element: Assemble and set up specified reference standards and associated equipment prior to testing | ||||||||
Element: Verify performance of reference standards and measuring equipment prior to use and adjust or calibrate as necessary | ||||||||
Element: Identify and minimise potential sources of measurement error |
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Element: Confirm readings are the result of a valid measurement and record data as required (as-found or before adjustment) | ||||||||
Element: Adjust device under test to bring readings within specification and record data (as-left or after adjustment) where required | ||||||||
Element: Analyse resulting test data to detect trends or inconsistencies that would significantly affect the accuracy or validity of test results | ||||||||
Element: Seek appropriate advice when interpretation of results is outside authorised scope of approval |
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Element: Document compliance/non-compliance with test requirements and/or specifications | ||||||||
Element: Record the results of each test/calibration accurately, unambiguously and objectively | ||||||||
Element: Ensure confidentiality of workplace information in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Element: Report any non-compliance and verify next course of action with supervisor | ||||||||
Element: Attach calibration labels, equipment stickers, quality control tags and tamper resistant seals as required in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Store test equipment/measurement standards and results in accordance with workplace procedures |