Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL905004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform non-standard calibrations
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL905004 - Perform non-standard calibrations |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to recognise non-conforming calibration work, research and select the most appropriate test method or calibration procedure for a given measurement request, and then conduct the calibration. It also covers the ability to modify and revise existing procedures or substitute alternative instruments and measurement standards, when necessary.This unit applies to calibration technicians/specialists who carry out calibrations in first, second and third party laboratories, and laboratories where testing and/or calibration forms part of inspection or product certification. They work with limited guidance and results of their work are checked by the laboratory manager, quality inspector or designated signatory. The unit requires personnel to use a wide variety of precision measuring equipment and standards and cope with deviations from the explicit procedural instructions detailed in standard procedures and work instructions. When deviations do occur, each case must be documented, technically justified, authorised and accepted by the client.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: Select the appropriate calibration procedure |
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Element: Review the authorised procedure and establish whether it is appropriate for the test, as required | ||||||||
Element: Research an alternative or adapt an existing procedure to satisfy the test specification requirements | ||||||||
Element: Confirm that available resources meet all the requirements of the calibration procedure | ||||||||
Element: Obtain authorisation prior to substituting equipment, changing or deviating from the specified procedure | ||||||||
Element: Document and validate any authorised changes or deviations in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Prepare items for calibration |
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Element: Assemble and set up 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: Critically analyse readings to confirm they 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 tolerance and record results (as-left or after adjustment) if 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 result interpretation is outside authorised scope of approval |
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Element: Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
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 workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Report all changes and deviations that may have a significant influence on the test | ||||||||
Element: Store test equipment/measurement standards and results in accordance with workplace procedures |