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Evidence Guide: MSMTMVER501 - Verify complex measuring instruments

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MSMTMVER501 - Verify complex measuring instruments

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Prepare for verification

  1. Identify and evaluate the type of instrument to be verified
  2. Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification
  3. Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification
  4. Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  5. Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice
  6. Develop a verification strategy to maximise resources and minimise time to complete the instrument verification
Identify and evaluate the type of instrument to be verified

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Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification

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Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification

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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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Develop a verification strategy to maximise resources and minimise time to complete the instrument verification

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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 verification

1.1

Identify and evaluate the type of instrument to be verified

1.2

Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification

1.3

Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification

1.4

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

1.5

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

1.6

Develop a verification strategy to maximise resources and minimise time to complete the instrument verification

2

Liaise with the trader to schedule complex tests

2.1

Discuss testing arrangements with site controller where applicable

2.2

Identify relevant local workplace, health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies

2.3

Discuss the verification strategy with the trader to minimise its impact on the trader's normal operations

2.4

Arrange site clearances and suitable scheduling for tests

2.5

Negotiate access to trader's equipment, materials and support personnel required for testing to be available on site

2.6

Arrange for any equipment to be provided by the trader, if required, by the National Instrument Test Procedure

3

Initiate verification

3.1

Identify the site controller and explain/review the purpose of the verification

3.2

Review verification strategy to ensure there is minimal disruption to the public and/or trader

3.3

Communicate verification strategy to personnel supporting the verification

3.4

Identify locations for product return or disposal, if applicable

3.5

Evaluate the impacts of the operating environment on the instrument performance or test results and implement corrective actions as necessary

3.6

Identify operational factors impacting on instrument performance or test result and implement corrective actions as necessary

4

Evaluate complex measuring instrument performance

4.1

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

4.2

Manage and review resources to maintain verification timelines

4.3

Provide effective communication to ensure relevant personnel are informed of variations to the verification strategy and verification progress

4.4

Check instrument for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval

4.5

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

5

Analyse verification results

5.1

Perform specified calculations to determine a performance result for the instrument with appropriate accuracy, precision and significant figures

5.2

Use graphical and statistical analysis to determine unknowns as necessary

5.3

Ensure calculations are consistent with estimations and reasonable expectations

5.4

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

6

Report verification results

6.1

Display the verification result on the instrument in accordance with legislative requirements

6.2

Use test reports to present verification results in the required format

6.3

Complete verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

6.4

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

7

Model and encourage compliance with statutory requirements

7.1

Apply organisation’s quality procedures and practices to meet servicing licensee’s legislative obligations

7.2

Clarify any issues about verifier obligations with their servicing licensee and/or licensing administering authority as they arise

7.3

Review work and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with legislative requirements

7.4

Identify implications of non-compliance with legislative requirements

7.5

Identify inadequacies in trader’s use of instruments which may contribute to non-compliance with national measurement legislation

7.6

Explain inadequacies and possible remedial actions to trader

7.7

Respect the rights of the trader at all times

8

Maintain statutory records

8.1

Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with servicing licensee’s legislative requirements

8.2

Ensure authorisation, training and relevant licences are current in accordance with organisational and servicing licensee’s legislative requirements

8.3

Inform the licensing administering authority of changes to personal information as required by statute

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Prepare for verification

1.1

Identify and evaluate the type of instrument to be verified

1.2

Access and correctly interpret documentation required for the verification

1.3

Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the verification

1.4

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

1.5

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

1.6

Develop a verification strategy to maximise resources and minimise time to complete the instrument verification

2

Liaise with the trader to schedule complex tests

2.1

Discuss testing arrangements with site controller where applicable

2.2

Identify relevant local workplace, health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies

2.3

Discuss the verification strategy with the trader to minimise its impact on the trader's normal operations

2.4

Arrange site clearances and suitable scheduling for tests

2.5

Negotiate access to trader's equipment, materials and support personnel required for testing to be available on site

2.6

Arrange for any equipment to be provided by the trader, if required, by the National Instrument Test Procedure

3

Initiate verification

3.1

Identify the site controller and explain/review the purpose of the verification

3.2

Review verification strategy to ensure there is minimal disruption to the public and/or trader

3.3

Communicate verification strategy to personnel supporting the verification

3.4

Identify locations for product return or disposal, if applicable

3.5

Evaluate the impacts of the operating environment on the instrument performance or test results and implement corrective actions as necessary

3.6

Identify operational factors impacting on instrument performance or test result and implement corrective actions as necessary

4

Evaluate complex measuring instrument performance

4.1

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

4.2

Manage and review resources to maintain verification timelines

4.3

Provide effective communication to ensure relevant personnel are informed of variations to the verification strategy and verification progress

4.4

Check instrument for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval

4.5

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

5

Analyse verification results

5.1

Perform specified calculations to determine a performance result for the instrument with appropriate accuracy, precision and significant figures

5.2

Use graphical and statistical analysis to determine unknowns as necessary

5.3

Ensure calculations are consistent with estimations and reasonable expectations

5.4

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

6

Report verification results

6.1

Display the verification result on the instrument in accordance with legislative requirements

6.2

Use test reports to present verification results in the required format

6.3

Complete verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

6.4

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

7

Model and encourage compliance with statutory requirements

7.1

Apply organisation’s quality procedures and practices to meet servicing licensee’s legislative obligations

7.2

Clarify any issues about verifier obligations with their servicing licensee and/or licensing administering authority as they arise

7.3

Review work and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with legislative requirements

7.4

Identify implications of non-compliance with legislative requirements

7.5

Identify inadequacies in trader’s use of instruments which may contribute to non-compliance with national measurement legislation

7.6

Explain inadequacies and possible remedial actions to trader

7.7

Respect the rights of the trader at all times

8

Maintain statutory records

8.1

Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with servicing licensee’s legislative requirements

8.2

Ensure authorisation, training and relevant licences are current in accordance with organisational and servicing licensee’s legislative requirements

8.3

Inform the licensing administering authority of changes to personal information as required by statute

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

testing and marking at least one (1) complex measuring instrument

accessing and correctly interpreting documentation required for verification of a complex measuring instrument

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

planning, scheduling, preparing for and safely conducting a verification to optimise use of resources and minimise disruption to the public and trader

checking compliance and evaluating the performance of a complex measuring instrument using appropriate Certificates of Approval, National Measurement Institute (NMI) policy and National Instrument Test Procedures, and adjusting for any impact of the operating environment and operational factors

using specified calculations, graphical and statistical analysis to determine the performance result for a complex measuring instrument

reliably determining if a complex measuring instrument is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements

displaying the verification result on the instrument and completing all verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

identifying and communicating any inadequacies in servicing licensee's organisational procedures and practices that may contribute to non-compliance with legislative requirements

maintaining the accuracy, completeness and currency of statutory records required of servicing licensees, such as authorisation, training and relevant licences

identifying and communicating any inadequacies in trader's use of complex instruments which may contribute to non-compliance with national measurement legislation

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

using advanced communication and negotiation skills to:

explain verification procedures and verification outcomes to traders and managers

arrange site clearances, gain cooperation of site controllers and schedule complex tests

access external equipment and resources to complete the inspection

organise large equipment to be dispatched ahead of a verification visit, when necessary

using numerical skills to perform specified calculations involving:

fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percentages

evaluation of formulae containing powers, exponents and logarithms functions

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

determination of regression line equations and correlation coefficients

preparation and interpretation of complex control charts and frequency distribution plots

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 science principles and concepts, including:

physical states (solid, liquid and gas), weight, mass, gravity and density

pressure, pressure differential, backpressure and head pressure, fluid flow and viscosity

temperature effects and coefficients of expansion, flashpoint, boiling point and ice point

metrological terms and terminology specific to instrument, such as maximum permissible errors, maximum permissible difference and maximum permissible variation, traceability, repeatability, uncertainty, error of measurement and error of indication, meter creep, hose dilation, temperature correction, linearization and gas elimination

details of the design and applications for one (1) class of complex measuring instruments, the major instrument components and their function

servicing licensee requirements, including:

quality management system

licence conditions

maintenance of statutory records

national measurement legislation applicable to complex measuring instruments

safe work method statements (SWMS) for trading environments relevant to job role

NMI policy, National Instrument Test Procedures and operating procedures for 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 instrument under test

safety principles and procedures relevant to instrument

organisational policy and procedures for verifying a complex measuring instrument, including completion of test results, verification documents and statutory records

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:

measurement instrument test procedures

any other test procedure prescribed by the NMI

Classes of complex measuring instruments include one or more of:

non-automatic weighing instruments >3 tonne

LPG dispensers

bulk LPG flow metering systems

bulk flow metering systems for liquid hydrocarbons other than LPG

bulk flow metering systems for liquid products other than liquid hydrocarbons

automatic rail weighbridges

continuous totalising automatic weighing instruments (belt weighers)

discontinuous totalising hopper weighing instruments

any other complex measuring instrument prescribed by the NMI

Test equipment includes:

reference standards of measurement

equipment, such as weighing instruments, substitution load, rail wagons, trains, control instruments, quantity of material normally weighed, two-way communication, pumping units, LPG cylinders, hydrometer pressure vessel, master meter, hoses, fittings and tankers

Certificates of Approval include:

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

Prescribed performance criteria for complex measuring instruments include:

that the instrument is of an approved pattern

that the instrument operates within the appropriate limits of error permitted by legislation

that the instrument is used in accordance with any legislative requirements

Verification

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

Verification marks

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

Trading practices include one or more of:

methods used for the sale of goods

using measuring instruments

position of measuring instruments

environmental factors

suitability of instrument

incorrect measurement

Enforcement actions include one or more of:

formal warnings, infringement notices, undertakings, injunction and prosecutions

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