UEENEEI118A Set up weighting measuring and control instruments

Release: 2

UEENEEI118A Set up weighting measuring and control instruments

Modification History

UEENEEI118A	Set up weighting measuring and control instruments
Release	Action	Core/Elective	Details	Points
2	Editorial	N/A	Show full pre-req chain in the unit.
2	Editorial	N/A	In Pre-requisites, delete “For the full prerequisite chain details for this unit please refer to Table 2 in Volume 1, Part 2”.
2	Editorial	N/A	In Required Skills and Knowledge, insert topic numbering.
2	Editorial	N/A	Replace “essential knowledge and associated skills” with “required skills and knowledge”.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	1) Scope:
1.1) Descriptor
This unit covers the calibration of instruments for measuring the weight of material as it applies to the control of processes. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following set-up and calibration procedures, testing and reporting.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	2)
This unit is intended for competency development entry-level employment-based programs incorporated in approved contracts of training. It may be used to augment previously acquired competencies.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

License to practice	3)
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships. Note: 1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control and lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation. 2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space and lifting and risk safety measures.

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)	4)
Competencies	4.1)
Granting competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEENEEE104A	Solve problems in d.c. circuits
UEENEEE107A	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEENEEI101A	Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals

Literacy and numeracy skills	4.2)
Participants are best equipped to achieve competency in this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’
Reading	3	Writing	3	Numeracy	3

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	5)
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

6) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a competency standard unit	Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1	Prepare to set-up weighting measuring instruments	1.1	OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
1.2	Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3	Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted, and established risk control measures are implemented.
1.4	Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
1.5	Measurement parameters are identified by reviewing process requirements and instrument manufacturer’s service manual.
1.6	Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
1.7	Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and that work complies with requirements
1.8	The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures
1.9	Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures
2	Set-up weighting measuring instruments	2.1	OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2	Testing/measuring devices are connected and set up in accordance with requirements for a particular control system.
2.3	Measuring instruments are set up and adjusted in accordance with process requirements and instrument manufacturer service manual.
2.4	Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons and documented.
2.5	Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
2.6	Setting-up is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.
3	Completion and report set-up activities	3.1	OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
3.2	Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.3	Adjustment settings are documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
8) This describes the required skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and setting up weight measuring and control instruments. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.
KS01-EI118A	Weight measurement principles
Evidence shall show an understanding of weighing measurement principles to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
T1	Weighing and the relationship between force and weighing.
T2	Methods of weighing and common factors affecting weighting system performance.
T3	Principles of strain gauge measurement encompassing: compression and tension stress. relationship between stress and strain.
T4	Principles of operation of various load cells in common use encompassing: Pneumatic and hydraulic load cells. Linear Voltage Differential Transformer
T5	Methods of weighing materials in motion encompassing: weigh feeder control method of calibration of a belt weigher. operation of a nuclear radiation conveyor weigher and the safety precautions to be observed.

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines. The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment	9.1)
Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the industry-preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. In some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy. Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature to minimise error in judgment. Activities associated with normal everyday work influence how/how much the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	9.2)
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met. Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria must be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEE11’. Evidence shall also comprise: A representative body of performance criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to: Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Demonstrate an understanding of the required skills and knowledge as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements. Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below: Set up weighting measuring and control instruments as listed as described in 10) and including:
A	Identifying weighting measurement parameters
B	Setting-up and adjusting in accordance with process requirements and instrument manufacturer’s service manual
C	Documenting adjustment settings with established procedures
D	Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on required skills and knowledge to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items
Note: Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified.

Context of and specific resources for assessment	9.3)
This unit must be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include: OHS policy and work procedures and instructions. Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit. These should be part of the formal learning/assessment environment. Note: Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, the conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy. In addition to the resources listed above, evidence should show demonstrated competency setting up weight measuring and control instruments.

Method of assessment	9.4)
This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’. Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units	9.5)
There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT
10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This unit must be demonstrated in relation to setting up and adjusting two different types of weighting measuring instruments. Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Competency Field

Competency Field	11)