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Evidence Guide: PMAOPS101 - Read dials and indicators

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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PMAOPS101 - Read dials and indicators

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

Contribute to controlling hazards in work area

  1. Identify hazards in work area
  2. Take appropriate action to control risks according to procedures
Identify hazards in work area

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Take appropriate action to control risks according to procedures

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Identify appropriate measuring device readings

  1. Confirm the calibration of the measuring device, where appropriate
  2. Select appropriate units on the measuring device
  3. Select appropriate scales on the measuring device
Confirm the calibration of the measuring device, where appropriate

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Select appropriate units on the measuring device

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Select appropriate scales on the measuring device

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Perform measurements

  1. Identify the range of results that could be obtained
  2. Identify and take account of relevant external factors
  3. Perform measurements using appropriate techniques
  4. Identify measurements outside the range of expected results
  5. Take action on measurements outside expected range according to procedures
Identify the range of results that could be obtained

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Identify and take account of relevant external factors

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Perform measurements using appropriate techniques

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Identify measurements outside the range of expected results

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Take action on measurements outside expected range according to procedures

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Record results

  1. Record readings accurately in the appropriate format
  2. Record the results to the appropriate level of detail
Record readings accurately in the appropriate format

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Record the results to the appropriate level of detail

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Assessed

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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

Contribute to controlling hazards in work area

1.1

Identify hazards in work area

1.2

Take appropriate action to control risks according to procedures

2

Identify appropriate measuring device readings

2.1

Confirm the calibration of the measuring device, where appropriate

2.2

Select appropriate units on the measuring device

2.3

Select appropriate scales on the measuring device

3

Perform measurements

3.1

Identify the range of results that could be obtained

3.2

Identify and take account of relevant external factors

3.3

Perform measurements using appropriate techniques

3.4

Identify measurements outside the range of expected results

3.5

Take action on measurements outside expected range according to procedures

4

Record results

4.1

Record readings accurately in the appropriate format

4.2

Record the results to the appropriate level of detail

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Contribute to controlling hazards in work area

1.1

Identify hazards in work area

1.2

Take appropriate action to control risks according to procedures

2

Identify appropriate measuring device readings

2.1

Confirm the calibration of the measuring device, where appropriate

2.2

Select appropriate units on the measuring device

2.3

Select appropriate scales on the measuring device

3

Perform measurements

3.1

Identify the range of results that could be obtained

3.2

Identify and take account of relevant external factors

3.3

Perform measurements using appropriate techniques

3.4

Identify measurements outside the range of expected results

3.5

Take action on measurements outside expected range according to procedures

4

Record results

4.1

Record readings accurately in the appropriate format

4.2

Record the results to the appropriate level of detail

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

accurately perform and record measurements according to procedures

recognise readings which are out of range or unusual and take action according to procedures

identify hazard and control risks

check accuracy of own work and complete workplace forms.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

basic units of measurement and where they apply

types and application of measuring devices typically used in the job/work environment and problems that can arise

graphs and scales relevant to the readings being taken

organisation procedures relevant to the readings being taken

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

relevant controls.

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.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

smoke, darkness and heat

dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water)

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, dusts, smoke, vapours or other atmospheric hazards

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Dials and indicators

Dials and indicators include one or more of the following:

analogue dials, such as:

pressure gauge

rev counter

temperature dial

digital readouts, such as:

pH meter

temperature probe

ammeter

flow meter

weigh scales

Calibration checks

Calibration checks include one or more of the following:

checking the date that the next calibration is required (e.g. weigh scale and pressure gauge)

using a calibration button on the instrument (e.g. zero button on an ammeter and calibration button on an electronic meter)

Problems

Problems must be reported and corrective action taken according to relevant procedures.

Problems include one or more of the following:

measuring instrument not fit for use (e.g. not within calibration)

appropriate measuring device not available

deviations from normal range of readings

effect of temperature on material properties

Corrective actions include one or more of the following:

reporting to an appropriate person

taking action specified in the procedure

Appropriate personnel

Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following:

supervisor

more senior operator

other designated personnel

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant