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MSMTMINS402 — Inspect liquid measuring instruments using volume measures

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What an assessment for MSMTMINS402 must cover

76 assessable components: 6 elements (33 performance criteria), 26 performance evidence and 17 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for inspection

  • 1.1Identify and evaluate the type of instrument to be inspected
  • 1.2Access and review any history of previous inspections at trader’s premises
  • 1.3Access and correctly interpret appropriate documentation required for the inspection
  • 1.4Identify and access test equipment, products and consumables required for the inspection
  • 1.5Ensure specified test equipment is fit for purpose in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  • 1.6Store and transport test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice
  • 1.7Identify workplace health and safety issues relevant to the inspection

2 Initiate inspection

  • 2.1Identify the site controller, explain the purpose of the inspection and produce formal identification, if required
  • 2.2Identify relevant site health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies
  • 2.3Conduct a preliminary evaluation of the site’s trading practices and prioritise activities to maximise inspection outcomes
  • 2.4Identify trade measuring instruments and plan inspection to minimise disruption to the public and trader

3 Evaluate liquid measuring instrument performance

  • 3.1Evaluate whether the operating environment will impact on the instrument performance
  • 3.2Modify the operating environment or implement alternative arrangements to ensure reliable test conditions as necessary
  • 3.3Identify the maximum permissible errors for the instrument from the legislative requirements
  • 3.4Use test equipment safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
  • 3.5Check instrument for compliance with the appropriate Certificates of Approval
  • 3.6Inspect the instrument in accordance with relevant National Instrument Test Procedures and appropriate National Measurement Institute (NMI) policy
  • 3.7Evaluate results against prescribed performance criteria and determine if the instrument is suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements

4 Conduct a verifier instrument audit

  • 4.1Identify the scope of the verifier instrument audit
  • 4.2Identify the expected outcomes of the verifier instrument audit
  • 4.3Assess the verifier’s performance against the expected outcome
  • 4.4Check that the verification mark complies with legislation
  • 4.5Analyse any variances from the expected outcomes to identify isolated or systemic problems

5 Analyse and report inspection results

  • 5.1Analyse inspection data for unacceptable performance trends
  • 5.2If required, display the inspection result on the instrument in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 5.3Use test reports to present inspection results in the required format
  • 5.4Complete inspection documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 5.5Communicate inspection results within the specified time and in accordance with organisational guidelines
  • 5.6Recommend follow-up actions as appropriate

6 Act on non-compliance

  • 6.1Select applicable enforcement action for the non-compliance in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 6.2Inform traders of non-compliances and consequences of failing to have them corrected
  • 6.3Implement enforcement action in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 6.4Respect the rights of the trader at all times

Performance evidence

  • completing initial verification testing of at least three (3) instruments from one (1) or more of the following classes of liquid measuring instruments:
  • fuel dispensers other than liquid petroleum gas (LPG) dispensers
  • milk flowmeters
  • accessing and correctly interpreting documentation required for inspections, evaluation of liquid measuring instruments and verifier audits
  • 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
  • checking compliance and evaluating the performance of liquid measuring instruments using appropriate Certificate of Approval, National Measurement Institute (NMI) policy and National Instrument Test Procedures, and adjusting for any impact of the operating environment
  • reliably determining if liquid measuring instruments are suitable for trade use in accordance with legislative requirements
  • conducting at least two (2) verifier instrument audits to assess the performance of verifiers who test and mark liquid measuring instruments for trade use
  • assessing verifier performance against expected outcomes and analysing any variances to identify isolated or systemic problems
  • identifying potential non-compliance of trading practices (applicable to instruments) with national measurement legislation and initiating an efficient inspection strategy that has a limited impact on others
  • recognising and acting on non-compliance of liquid measuring instrument or verifier performance and/or trading practices 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, verifiers and managers
  • performing specified calculations involving:
  • fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percentages
  • scientific notation, correct units and the correct number of significant figures, calculation of uncertainties
  • evaluation of formulae containing powers, exponents and logarithms functions
  • preparation and interpretation of linear graphs
  • 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.

Knowledge evidence

  • general science principles and concepts, including:
  • physical states (solid, liquid, 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 liquid measuring instruments, including 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
  • basic details of the design, application and function of components used in liquid measuring instruments
  • national measurement legislation applicable to liquid measuring instruments
  • safe work method statements (SWMS) for a range of trading environments, such as laboratories, retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, mining, construction, medical, chemical and petroleum
  • 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 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 liquid measuring instruments under inspection
  • safety principles and procedures relevant to liquid measuring instruments
  • organisational policy and procedures for inspecting liquid measuring instruments including completing inspection documentation
  • organisational safety procedures and requirements of applicable Commonwealth, state and territory work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) legislation.

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Questions about assessing MSMTMINS402

What does an assessment tool for MSMTMINS402 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSMTMINS402 needs to address all 76 unit components: 6 elements with 33 performance criteria, 26 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MSMTMINS402?

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