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Verify liquid measuring instruments using volume measures

Verify liquid measuring instruments using volume measures

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMTMVER402
State Code
AXN89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
12/01/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to apply National Instrument Test Procedures to determine whether liquid measuring instruments of a particular class, tested using volume measures, are suitable for trade use and to mark them accordingly.This unit of competency is applicable to verifiers operating under a servicing licence to test and mark a specific class of liquid measuring instruments tested using a volume measure only. Liquid measuring instruments are used in a very wide range of commerce. For example, petrol dispensers measure fuel at the point of sale and flowmeters are used to measure bulk commodities, such as milk, chemicals and petroleum products during production and distribution. The verification tests are performed over extended durations in non-routine and hazardous environments.Depending on the site, verifiers may be required to meet additional local safety requirements such as basic first aid, confined space entry, working with hazardous materials, working at heights, working with heavy machinery, use of appropriate workplace clearance forms and completing site safety induction.Under the requirements of Regulation 2.43 of the National Trade Measurement Regulations 2009, a servicing licensee or an employee must not verify a measuring instrument relevant to this unit unless they hold a statement of attainment for this unit of competency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 Liaise with the trader to provide the items required on site
  • 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 relevant local workplace health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies
2 Evaluate liquid measuring instrument performance
  • 2.1 Evaluate whether the operating environment will impact on the instrument performance
  • 2.2 Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions as necessary
  • 2.3 Identify the maximum permissible errors for the instrument from the legislative requirements
  • 2.4 Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Check instrument for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval
  • 2.6 Inspect the instrument in accordance with relevant National Instrument Test Procedures and appropriate National Measurement Institute (NMI) guidance
  • 2.7 Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the instrument is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements
3 Report verification results
  • 3.1 Display the verification result on the instrument in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 3.2 Use test reports to present verification results in the required format
  • 3.3 Complete verification documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines
4 Model and encourage compliance with statutory requirements
  • 4.1 Apply organisation’s quality procedures and practices to meet servicing licensee’s legislative obligations
  • 4.2 Clarify any issues about verifier obligations with their servicing licensee and/or licensing administering authority as they arise
  • 4.3 Review work and seek feedback from others to confirm continuing compliance with legislative requirements
  • 4.4 Identify implications of non-compliance with legislative requirements
  • 4.5 Identify inadequacies in trader’s use of instruments which may contribute to non-compliance with national measurement legislation
  • 4.6 Explain inadequacies and possible remedial actions to trader
  • 4.7 Respect the rights of the trader at all times
5 Maintain statutory records
  • 5.1 Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with servicing licensee’s legislative requirements
  • 5.2 Ensure authorisation, training and relevant licences are current in accordance with organisational and servicing licensee’s legislative requirements
  • 5.3 Inform the licensing administering authority of changes to personal information as required by statute
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State Code National Code Title Type
S7284 MSATMVER402A Verify a liquid measuring instrument using volume measures Unit of competency