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

MSMOPS101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Make measurements

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMOPS101 - Make measurements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use physical and/or chemical measuring equipment to make or take routine measurements and keep records related to the measurements. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency applies to all routine measurements within manufacturing and similar environments. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations

must include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
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: Identify appropriate measurements
       
Element: Select appropriate measuring equipment
       
Element: Identify units of measurement to be used and the detail required
       
Element: Check measuring equipment is in calibration
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify appropriate measurements

1.1

Select appropriate measuring equipment

1.2

Identify units of measurement to be used and the detail required

1.3

Check measuring equipment is in calibration

2

Perform measurements

2.1

Identify and take account of relevant external factors

2.2

Perform measurements using appropriate techniques

2.3

Compare measurements against the range of expected results

2.4

Self-check numerical information for accuracy and correctness

3

Record measurements as required

3.1

Accurately record the result in the appropriate format

3.2

Record the result to the appropriate level of detail

4

Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures

4.1

Recognise known problems that occur during the measurement

4.2

Identify and take action on causes of routine problems

4.3

Log problems as required

4.4

Identify non-routine problems and report to appropriate personnel

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:

select appropriate measuring device

check equipment is within calibration

take accurate measurements

check accuracy of own work and complete workplace forms

report routine problems and take corrective action, where appropriate.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

basic units of measurement, such as

kilogram

metre

second

types and application of measuring devices, including range of results that may be obtained

the need for calibration

methods of checking equipment is within calibration

routine problems that may arise in the job/work environment and corrective action appropriate to the problem cause.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify appropriate measurements

1.1

Select appropriate measuring equipment

1.2

Identify units of measurement to be used and the detail required

1.3

Check measuring equipment is in calibration

2

Perform measurements

2.1

Identify and take account of relevant external factors

2.2

Perform measurements using appropriate techniques

2.3

Compare measurements against the range of expected results

2.4

Self-check numerical information for accuracy and correctness

3

Record measurements as required

3.1

Accurately record the result in the appropriate format

3.2

Record the result to the appropriate level of detail

4

Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures

4.1

Recognise known problems that occur during the measurement

4.2

Identify and take action on causes of routine problems

4.3

Log problems as required

4.4

Identify non-routine problems and report to appropriate personnel

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.

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

Measuring equipment

Measuring equipment includes one or more of the following:

gauges

dip-sticks

thermometers

weighing scales

length/thickness measuring devices

Measurements

Measurements include one or more of the following:

extent

dimension

quantity

mass

capacity

capability

Routine problems

Routine problems must be reported and corrective action taken according to relevant procedures.

Routine 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

Corrective actions include one or more of the following:

reporting to an appropriate person

taking action specified in the procedure

Appropriate personnel

Appropriate personnel includes one or more of the following:

supervisor

more senior operator

other designated personnel

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
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMOPS101 - Make measurements
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSMOPS101 - Make measurements

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