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Evidence Guide: MSMTMINS403 - Inspect a range of trading practices

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MSMTMINS403 - Inspect a range of trading practices

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for inspection

  1. Identify and evaluate the type of trading practices likely to be inspected
  2. Access and review any history of previous inspections at trader's premises
  3. Access and correctly interpret appropriate documentation required for the inspection
  4. Identify and access test equipment, investigation equipment and consumables required for the inspection
  5. Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  6. Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice
  7. Identify workplace health and safety issues relevant to the inspection
Identify and evaluate the type of trading practices likely to be inspected

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Access and review any history of previous inspections at trader's premises

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Access and correctly interpret appropriate documentation required for the inspection

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Identify and access test equipment, investigation equipment and consumables required for the inspection

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Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures

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Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice

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Identify workplace health and safety issues relevant to the inspection

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Prepare for inspection

1.1

Identify and evaluate the type of trading practices likely to be inspected

1.2

Access and review any history of previous inspections at trader's premises

1.3

Access and correctly interpret appropriate documentation required for the inspection

1.4

Identify and access test equipment, investigation equipment and consumables required for the inspection

1.5

Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures

1.6

Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice

1.7

Identify workplace health and safety issues relevant to the inspection

2

Conduct a trial purchase

2.1

Observe and assess visible trading practices prior to entry into the premises

2.2

Identify scope and expected outcomes of the trial purchase

2.3

On entry to the premises, evaluate trading practices and where applicable modify trial purchase strategy to maximise inspection outcomes

2.4

Conduct trial purchase while observing the measurement process and staff actions

2.5

Assess trader's performance against expected outcomes

2.6

Analyse any variances from the expected outcomes and identify isolated or systemic issues related to the trial purchase

3

Initiate inspection

3.1

Identify the site controller, explain the purpose of the inspection and produce formal identification, if required

3.2

Identify site workplace health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies

3.3

Conduct a preliminary evaluation of the site's trade measurement activities and prioritise inspection to maximise outcomes

3.4

Identify measuring instruments being used for trade

3.5

Identify site's trading practice activities and plan inspection to minimise disruption to the public and trader

4

Examine measurement related advertising for compliance

4.1

Identify the articles which are required to be sold by specific measurement or in terms of a measurement at base conditions

4.2

Inspect and evaluate measurement related advertising used by the trader

4.3

Identify any non-compliances with legislative requirements

5

Examine trade measuring instrument operation

5.1

Inspect measuring instrument operating environment and determine instrument suitability for purpose

5.2

Evaluate measuring instrument operation against legislative requirements, organisational policy and procedures

5.3

Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions, as necessary

5.4

Identify the maximum permissible errors for the instrument from the legislative requirements

5.5

Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures

5.6

Check instrument for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval

5.7

Inspect the instrument in accordance with relevant National Instrument Test Procedures and appropriate National Measurement Institute (NMI) policy

5.8

Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the instrument is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements

6

Validate the measurement of articles

6.1

Identify articles sold by reference to measurement

6.2

Examine the process used by the trader for measuring an article

6.3

Evaluate the trader's measurement procedure

6.4

Measure an article in accordance with the appropriate National Instrument Test Procedure and organisational policy and procedures

7

Analyse and report inspection results

7.1

Analyse inspection data for unacceptable trends

7.2

Use test reports to present inspection results in the required format

7.3

Complete inspection documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

7.4

Communicate inspection results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines

7.5

Recommend follow-up actions as appropriate

8

Act on non-compliance

8.1

Record and collect evidence of any identified non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

8.2

Select applicable enforcement action for the non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

8.3

Inform trader of non-compliances and the consequences of failing to have them corrected

8.4

Implement enforcement action in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

8.5

Respect the rights of the trader at all times

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Prepare for inspection

1.1

Identify and evaluate the type of trading practices likely to be inspected

1.2

Access and review any history of previous inspections at trader's premises

1.3

Access and correctly interpret appropriate documentation required for the inspection

1.4

Identify and access test equipment, investigation equipment and consumables required for the inspection

1.5

Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures

1.6

Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice

1.7

Identify workplace health and safety issues relevant to the inspection

2

Conduct a trial purchase

2.1

Observe and assess visible trading practices prior to entry into the premises

2.2

Identify scope and expected outcomes of the trial purchase

2.3

On entry to the premises, evaluate trading practices and where applicable modify trial purchase strategy to maximise inspection outcomes

2.4

Conduct trial purchase while observing the measurement process and staff actions

2.5

Assess trader's performance against expected outcomes

2.6

Analyse any variances from the expected outcomes and identify isolated or systemic issues related to the trial purchase

3

Initiate inspection

3.1

Identify the site controller, explain the purpose of the inspection and produce formal identification, if required

3.2

Identify site workplace health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies

3.3

Conduct a preliminary evaluation of the site's trade measurement activities and prioritise inspection to maximise outcomes

3.4

Identify measuring instruments being used for trade

3.5

Identify site's trading practice activities and plan inspection to minimise disruption to the public and trader

4

Examine measurement related advertising for compliance

4.1

Identify the articles which are required to be sold by specific measurement or in terms of a measurement at base conditions

4.2

Inspect and evaluate measurement related advertising used by the trader

4.3

Identify any non-compliances with legislative requirements

5

Examine trade measuring instrument operation

5.1

Inspect measuring instrument operating environment and determine instrument suitability for purpose

5.2

Evaluate measuring instrument operation against legislative requirements, organisational policy and procedures

5.3

Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions, as necessary

5.4

Identify the maximum permissible errors for the instrument from the legislative requirements

5.5

Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures

5.6

Check instrument for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval

5.7

Inspect the instrument in accordance with relevant National Instrument Test Procedures and appropriate National Measurement Institute (NMI) policy

5.8

Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the instrument is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements

6

Validate the measurement of articles

6.1

Identify articles sold by reference to measurement

6.2

Examine the process used by the trader for measuring an article

6.3

Evaluate the trader's measurement procedure

6.4

Measure an article in accordance with the appropriate National Instrument Test Procedure and organisational policy and procedures

7

Analyse and report inspection results

7.1

Analyse inspection data for unacceptable trends

7.2

Use test reports to present inspection results in the required format

7.3

Complete inspection documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

7.4

Communicate inspection results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines

7.5

Recommend follow-up actions as appropriate

8

Act on non-compliance

8.1

Record and collect evidence of any identified non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

8.2

Select applicable enforcement action for the non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

8.3

Inform trader of non-compliances and the consequences of failing to have them corrected

8.4

Implement enforcement action in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

8.5

Respect the rights of the trader at all times

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

identifying at least four (4) of the following examples of non-compliance while inspecting trading practices:

how a measuring instrument is used

position of measuring instruments

measurement advertising

how the measurement of an article is determined

the type of measurement used to sell an article

accessing and correctly interpreting documents for the inspection of trading practices, including national measurement legislation, National Instrument Test Procedures and National Measurement Institute (NMI) inspection policy

ensuring test equipment and reference standards are fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures

planning, preparing for and safely conducting inspections to maximise outcomes and minimise disruption to the public and trader

observing visible trading practices, conducting trial purchases, evaluating trader’s measurement related advertising, and validating measurement of articles to assess a trader’s performance and identify isolated or systemic issues

identifying potential non-compliance of trading practices with national measurement legislation and initiating an efficient inspection strategy that has a limited impact on others

checking compliance and evaluating the performance of measuring instruments using appropriate Certificate of Approval, NMI policy and National Instrument Test Procedures and adjusting for any impact of the operating environment

reliably determining if measuring instruments are suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements

recognising and acting on non-compliance of trading practices or measuring instruments with national measurement legislation and initiating appropriate enforcement action

demonstrating professionalism and respecting the rights of the trader at all times

using advanced communication and negotiation skills to:

explain the purpose of inspection

inform traders of non-compliances and consequences of failing to rectify them

access external equipment and resources to complete the inspection

explain inspection procedures and outcomes to traders and managers

performing specified calculations involving:

fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percentages

scientific notation, correct units and the correct number of significant figures

interpretation of statistical quantities, such as mean, median, mode, range, variance and standard deviation

maintaining the security and confidentiality of data in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements

reporting results in the required formats and expected timeframe

working safely.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

general physical principles and concepts, including weight, mass, gravity, volume, length and area

metrological terms and terminology, including maximum permissible errors, traceability and uncertainty

national measurement legislation requirements applicable to trading practices and measuring instruments

safe work method statements (SWMS) for a range of trading environments

NMI policy requirements, including test procedure variations between a verification, in-service or audit inspection, bulletins, instructions and determinations

National Instrument Test Procedures and operating procedures for the equipment, and reference standards used in job role, including:

test conditions and possible environmental impacts on performance of the instrument

key preparation/measurement steps in test method

calculation steps to give results in appropriate units and precision

maximum permissible errors for measuring instruments under inspection

safety principles and procedures relevant to measuring instruments and inspections

organisational policy and procedures for inspection of trading practices, including completing inspection documentation

organisational safety procedures and requirements of applicable Commonwealth, state and territory work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) legislation

basic first aid and site safety induction if required.

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.

National Instrument Test Procedures include one or more of:

measuring instrument test procedures

any other test procedure prescribed by the NMI

Classes of simple measures include one or more of:

length measures

alcoholic beverage measures

lubricating oil measures

graduated measures

pharmaceutical measures

trade masses

any other simple measure prescribed by the NMI

Test equipment includes one or more of:

measuring instruments

trolleys

cameras

video and audio recorders

Certificates of Approvalinclude:

any Certificate issued by the Chief Metrologist under Regulation 60 of the National Measurement Regulations approving the pattern of a simple measure as being suitable for trade

Verification

Has the same meaning as Section 18GG of the National Measurement Act 1960

Verification marks

Verification marks for different measures are defined in Sections 2.28 and 2.29 of the National Trade Measurement Regulations

Trading practices include one or more of:

how a measuring instrument is used

position of measuring instruments

measurement advertising

how the measurement of an article is determined

the type of measurement used to sell an article

the base conditions at which the measurement of an article is determined

Enforcement actions include:

warning, infringement notice, undertaking, injunction and prosecution

Legislation includes:

national measurement legislation

applicable Commonwealth, state and territory work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) legislation

NMI policy includes:

test procedure variations between a verification, in-service or audit inspection

bulletins

instructions

determinations

WHS/OHS and environmental management requirements include:

complying with WHS/OHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time

· applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples

accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health, where relevant