Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform measurements requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices which incorporate visual inspections representing units of measurement and associated calculations in a range of manufacturing, engineering and related environments. Measurements may be expressed in metric or imperial units.
Electrical/electronic devices used are those not requiring the connection or disconnection of circuitry.
Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 5
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Select appropriate device or equipment | 2.1 | Determine measurement requirements from specifications |
2.2 | Select appropriate device or equipment to achieve required outcome according to SOPs | ||
3 | Obtain measurements using a range of measuring devices | 3.1 | Use correct and appropriate measuring technique |
3.2 | Obtain measurements accurately in a safe and effective manner | ||
3.3 | Determine or verify dimensions using calculations, as required | ||
4 | Maintain measuring devices | 4.1 | Undertake routine care and storage of devices to manufacturers' specifications or SOPs |
4.2 | Make routine adjustments to devices to maintain device accuracy | ||
5 | Communicate measurements as required | 5.1 | Record measurements accurately, as required |
5.2 | Prepare freehand sketch which depicts required information, as required | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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. | |
Specifications include one (1) or more of the following: | drawings sketches job instructions schematics diagrams reference manuals |
Measuring devices include one (1) or more of the following: | protractors combination squares set squares dial indicators thermometers tapes rules micrometres vernier-scaled measuring equipment |
Calculations include one (1) or more of the following: | addition subtraction multiplication division fractions decimals Note: Calculations may be made using a calculator |
Routine adjustments include the following: | validating the device using simple zeroing or scale adjustment |
Measurements include one (1) or more of the following: | length squareness flatness angle roundness clearances any other measurements that can be read off analogue, digital or other measuring device |
Information includes one (1) or more of the following: | dimensions instructions base line datum points |
Competency Field
Measurement