This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up weighting measuring and control instruments.

It includes working safely, following set-up procedures, testing and reporting activities.

Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to setup weighting measuring instruments

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for work

1.3

Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and risk control measures implemented

1.4

Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite

1.5

Measurement parameters are identified by reviewing process requirements and instrument manufacturer instructions

1.6

Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

1.7

Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and work is in accordance with relevant industry standards

1.8

Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

1.9

Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2

Arrange weighting measuring instruments

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Testing/measuring devices are connected and arranged in accordance with relevant industry standards and control system

2.3

Measuring instruments are arranged and adjusted in accordance with workplace procedures and instrument manufacturer instructions

2.4

Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s and documented

2.5

Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with approval of relevant person/s

2.6

Work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles

3

Complete and report arrangement activities

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed

3.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Adjustment settings are documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including

using risk control measures

arranging and adjusting measuring instruments in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

carrying out work without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices

checking preparatory work to ensure no damage has occurred

consulting with relevant person/s to coordinate with others

dealing with unplanned situations by discussing with relevant person/s and documenting in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements

documenting adjustment settings and notifying relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

identifying measurement parameters

obtaining and checking tools, equipment and testing devices

preparing weighting measuring instruments

testing and measuring live circuits in accordance with WHS/OHS and workplace procedures.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

methods of weighing and common factors affecting weighting system performance

methods of weighing materials in motion

principles of operation of various load cells in common use

principles of strain gauge measurement

problem-solving techniques

relevant circuits/machines/plant

relevant industry standards

relevant isolation procedures

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instructions

relevant materials, apparatus, environment and services

relevant measurement parameters

relevant measuring instruments

relevant tools, equipment and testing devices

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace instructions, policies and procedures

sustainable energy principles

weighing and the relationship between force and weighing.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational suitable situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices setting up weight measuring and control instruments

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Setting up and adjusting must include at least two of the following:

weighting measuring instruments

Electrotechnology

Instrumentation & Control