Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to conduct a trade measurement field inspection on trader’s premises and is designed for those performing trade measurement inspection activities in trading environments.

It is applied to trade measurement inspections involving pre-packed articles, auditing servicing licensees, public weighbridges, investigating consumer complaints, examining trading practices, performing verification/certification and in-service inspection.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

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

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

accessing and interrogating organisation’s information system for relevant trader information

researching and collecting information, scheduling inspection activities, identifying priorities and integrating them into routine field inspections on at least two occasions

selecting testing equipment and completing any calibration or repairs on at least two occasions

conducting surveillance of trading premises and evaluating trading practices in use and information gathered in identifying non-compliance

explaining the purpose of the inspection to the trader and obtaining work health and safety (WHS) information specific to the trading environment on at least two occasions

identifying incorrect trading practices and taking action to remedy any non-compliance

completing inspection documentation in accordance with procedures

advising trader of inspection outcomes by preparing interview questions to cover all elements of an offence and planning follow-up activities.

Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures

WHS requirements for different test procedures, working occupational and business environments

personal responsibility for WHS

reference materials

organisation’s inspection priorities and options for dealing with conflicting priorities

types of equipment used for trade measurement field inspections

alternative contact arrangements

contingencies to facilitate minimal disruption to the trader

types of environmental factors that impinge on measuring instruments

criteria for selecting instruments

test equipment transportation specifications and procedures

variations from transport and operating specifications and procedures requiring appropriate approval

types of failure that might occur and possible remedies in typical test equipment

preventative work practices/maintenance to keep equipment in good working order

methods of surveillance

legislative requirements for the inspection

action that would be taken if incorrect disposal occurs

research methods used to determine instrument performance trends

types of environmental and operational factors that can adversely influence the accuracy of instruments, and action required to remedy their effect

organisational guidelines for the selection of pre-packed articles for inspection

types of non-compliance issues for trading practices

strategies used to prove breaches of trading practices, including trial purchases

format and procedure for conducting an interview in accordance with organisational guidelines

legal considerations, including principles of natural justice, requirements of appropriate legislation, judges’ or court rules and the organisation’s code of conduct

strategies for handling conflict

maintenance of evidence integrity

recording and secure storage of evidence in accordance with organisational procedures

types of ownership entities for legal responsibilities

appropriate forms used for inspection outcomes including non-compliance and rejection notices, instrument performance records, fees and traders’ files

suitable environment to communicate inspection outcomes with trader

sensitivity to cultural and gender issues that influence the communication process

corrective solutions for typical scenarios

legislative requirements for different types of trading environments

reporting processes and outcomes

accurate interpretation of enforcement guidelines

methods for conducting a follow-up activity.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in conducting a field inspection at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires.

Where possible, assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12003', 'title': 'Perform precision mechanical measurement'}
• {'code': 'MEM12004', 'title': 'Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement'}
• {'code': 'MEM12005', 'title': 'Calibrate measuring equipment'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM13003', 'title': 'Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM15004', 'title': 'Perform inspection'}
• {'code': 'MEM15005', 'title': 'Select and control inspection processes and procedures'}
• {'code': 'MEM15015', 'title': 'Examine trading practices'}
• {'code': 'MEM15016', 'title': 'Inspect pre-packed articles'}
• {'code': 'MEM15017', 'title': 'Use and maintain reference standards'}
• {'code': 'MEM15018', 'title': 'Investigate consumer complaints'}
• {'code': 'MEM16002', 'title': 'Conduct formal interviews and negotiations'}
• {'code': 'MEM16004', 'title': 'Perform internal/external customer service'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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