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Evidence Guide: MSMTMINS404 - Inspect a range of pre-packaged products

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MSMTMINS404 - Inspect a range of pre-packaged products

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 pre-packaged products 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 pre-packaged products 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 pre-packaged products 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

Initiate inspection

2.1

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

2.2

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

2.3

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

2.4

Identify the range of pre-packaged products at the premises and plan the inspection to achieve maximum outcomes while minimising disruption to the public and trader

3

Inspect packaged article markings

3.1

Identify generic trade measurement marking requirements for pre-packaged products

3.2

Identify specific trade measurement marking requirements related to the pre-packaged product selected for inspection

3.3

Assess measurement, unit pricing and packer identification markings on pre-packaged products for compliance with legislative requirements

4

Measure the net contents of pre-packaged products

4.1

Identify and access National Instrument Test Procedures appropriate for measuring the product

4.2

Select pre-packaged products for measurement in accordance with marketplace intelligence, legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

4.3

Identify, access and apply product handling and disposal requirements in accordance with workplace health and safety and environmental requirements

4.4

Select specialised equipment, reference standards and measuring devices in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

4.5

Measure pre-packaged product in accordance with the appropriate National Instrument Test Procedure and organisational policy and procedures

4.6

Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the net contents of the individual pre-packaged products and inspection lot meet legislative requirements

5

Evaluate trader's measurement process

5.1

Examine the process used by the trader to measure a pre-packaged product

5.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the trader's measurement procedure, methodology and test frequency against inspection outcomes

5.3

Inspect measuring instrument operating environment and assess suitability for purpose

5.4

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

5.5

Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable operating conditions for the measuring instrument, as necessary

5.6

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

5.7

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

6

Analyse and report inspection results

6.1

Analyse inspection data for unacceptable trends

6.2

Use test reports to present inspection results in the required format

6.3

Complete inspection documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

6.4

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

6.5

Recommend follow-up actions as appropriate

7

Act on non-compliance

7.1

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

7.2

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

7.3

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

7.4

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

7.5

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 pre-packaged products 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

Initiate inspection

2.1

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

2.2

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

2.3

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

2.4

Identify the range of pre-packaged products at the premises and plan the inspection to achieve maximum outcomes while minimising disruption to the public and trader

3

Inspect packaged article markings

3.1

Identify generic trade measurement marking requirements for pre-packaged products

3.2

Identify specific trade measurement marking requirements related to the pre-packaged product selected for inspection

3.3

Assess measurement, unit pricing and packer identification markings on pre-packaged products for compliance with legislative requirements

4

Measure the net contents of pre-packaged products

4.1

Identify and access National Instrument Test Procedures appropriate for measuring the product

4.2

Select pre-packaged products for measurement in accordance with marketplace intelligence, legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

4.3

Identify, access and apply product handling and disposal requirements in accordance with workplace health and safety and environmental requirements

4.4

Select specialised equipment, reference standards and measuring devices in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

4.5

Measure pre-packaged product in accordance with the appropriate National Instrument Test Procedure and organisational policy and procedures

4.6

Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the net contents of the individual pre-packaged products and inspection lot meet legislative requirements

5

Evaluate trader's measurement process

5.1

Examine the process used by the trader to measure a pre-packaged product

5.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the trader's measurement procedure, methodology and test frequency against inspection outcomes

5.3

Inspect measuring instrument operating environment and assess suitability for purpose

5.4

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

5.5

Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable operating conditions for the measuring instrument, as necessary

5.6

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

5.7

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

6

Analyse and report inspection results

6.1

Analyse inspection data for unacceptable trends

6.2

Use test reports to present inspection results in the required format

6.3

Complete inspection documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

6.4

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

6.5

Recommend follow-up actions as appropriate

7

Act on non-compliance

7.1

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

7.2

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

7.3

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

7.4

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

7.5

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:

inspecting pre-packaged articles on at least three (3) occasions

applying each of the following eight (8) methods for measuring pre-packaged products and identifying short measure:

gravimetric mass method

volumetric method

gravimetric volume method

substitution method

displacement method

mass per unit method

volumetric method for garden landscaping material

frozen fish method

accessing and correctly interpreting documents for the inspection of pre-packaged articles, 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

assessing measurement, unit pricing and packer identification markings on pre-packaged products for compliance with legislative requirements

determining if the net contents of individual pre-packaged products and an inspection lot meet legislative requirements

assessing the effectiveness of the trader's measurement procedure, methodology and test frequency against inspection outcomes

checking compliance and evaluating the performance of measuring instruments using appropriate Certificates 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, area and displacement

metrological terms and terminology, including maximum permissible errors, traceability, uncertainty, inspection lot, deficiency and shortfall

national measurement legislation applicable to inspection of pre-packaged products 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 Test Procedures include:

article measurement procedures

any other test procedure prescribed by the NMI

Methods for measuring pre-packaged products include:

gravimetric mass method

volumetric method

gravimetric volume method

substitution method

displacement method

mass per unit method

volumetric method for garden landscaping material

frozen fish method

Test equipment includes one or more of:

reference standards

measuring instruments

trolleys

cameras

video and audio recorders

Enforcement actions include one or more of:

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