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Licence Subclasses 15.2 This recognition kit covers cane sugar polarimeters

ASSESSMENT RECORDING FORM

Applicant to complete this section Name: First Middle Surname

Email address

Telephone number (work) Telephone number (mobile)

Name of supervisor or referee

The following components have been completed and are submitted as part of this kit: Form 1: Applicant’s work history Form 1: Supervisor’s or referee’s report Written assessment One (1) hand-written test report and related calculations for each subclass of instrument for which you are

being assessed (inserted before Form 2 of this kit). Try to include evidence that shows you know how to deal with unusual situations; and

One (1) printed measurement record produced by an auxiliary device (if appropriate) I verify the evidence submitted is authentic and is related to activities I have undertaken.

Applicant’s signature: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _

Assessor to complete this section Name (please print)

Date portfolio of evidence received _ _ / _ _ /_ _ _ _

Summary of evidence sources used to assess this applicant: Work history and training (Form 1) Review of test reports (Form 2) Report from supervisor/referee (Form 1) Questioning/structured interview (Form 3) Written assessment Practical observation (Form 4) Printed measurement records (Form 2) Other - specify:

Units of competency To obtain the skill set, applicants must demonstrate competency in all units. This applicant was assessed as: Competent Not yet competent MSMTMVER302 Verify simple measuring instruments MSMTMREF301 Use and maintain reference standards

Tick the subclass requested and whether they are competent or not yet competent. Requested Competent Not yet competent 15.2 Cane sugar polarimeters

VERIFIERS RECOGNITION KIT – SIMPLE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

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Please provide detailed written feedback to the applicant on their overall performance during the assessment process on an attached page. This feedback should explicitly address each evidence source and unit of competency that you have assessed. Feedback attached for units of competency assessed as competent

If the applicant is assessed as not yet competent and requires further learning and development and/or evidence, list the requirements on an attached page. This feedback should explicitly address each evidence source and unit of competency that you have assessed. Feedback attached for units of competency assessed as not yet competent

Assessor’s signature: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _

RTO manager’s signature _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _

National Measurement Institute, Bradfield Road, Lindfield, NSW 2070 PO Box 264, Lindfield, NSW 2070 T (61 2) 8467 3789 F (61 2) 8467 3849 Email: nmiadministrator@measurement.gov.au www.measurement.gov.au © Commonwealth of Australia

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RECORD OF APPLICANT’S WORK HISTORY AND TRAINING (to be completed by applicant)

Form 1

As part of the assessment for the Skill Set in Trade Measurement Verification (Simple Measuring Instrument), we are seeking evidence of your ability to install, repair and verify a simple measuring instrument in accordance with statutory requirements. Applicant’s work history Details of current employment Name of supervisor:...................................................................................................................................................... Organisation: ................................................................................................................................................................. Postal address: .............................................................................................................................................................. Period of employment as a licensee in years: .......................................................................................................... Title of your current position: ....................................................................................................................................... Details of previous relevant employment Name of supervisor: ..................................................................................................................................................... Organisation: ................................................................................................................................................................ Period of employment as a licensee in years: ......................................................................................................... Title of your previous position: ................................................................................................................................... Have you performed the following tasks? If so, for how long? Years • Installed and repaired simple measuring instruments ……………..… • Used and maintained reference standards ……………..… • Calibrated simple measuring instruments ……………..… • Verified simple measuring instruments under a servicing licence

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Details of relevant work experience I have installed, repaired and/or verified the following kinds of simple measuring instruments during the last 12 months: Installed Repaired Verified

• cane sugar polarimeters

I have applied the NITP for verification of the following number of simple measuring instruments during the last 12 months. Put a in the most appropriate column.

0

1-10

11-100

>100

• cane sugar polarimeters

I have used the following classes of reference standards during the last 12 months:

• quartz plates

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I have accessed and used the following documents during the last 12 months:

• NITP 15.2 NITPs for Measuring Instruments for Cane Sugar Quality Part 1: Self-indicating Polarimetric Saccharimeters

• Certificates of approval

• Certificates of verification for reference standards

• Regulation 48 Certificate for Australian Certified Reference Materials

I have submitted the following documents to NMI during the last 12 months: • Verification forms Record of Training. I have completed recognised training courses in the following areas: Technical qualification Trade qualification

Instrument installation/repair course Other, specify: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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REPORT PROVIDED BY SUPERVISOR OR REFEREE Form 2 We are seeking reports from a supervisor or referee who works closely with the applicant and who can comment on his/her ability to install or repair and verify simple measuring instruments in accordance with statutory requirements. We value your contribution and ask that you answer the questions honestly. To your knowledge, does the applicant: Yes No Not able to

comment • plan site visits to ensure quality outcomes and minimise impacts on

traders, their suppliers and employees

• explain verification procedures and outcomes clearly to traders

• demonstrate professionalism and respect the rights of traders at all times

• install or repair faults in: o cane sugar polarimeters

• identify and highlight faults in: o cane sugar polarimeters

• apply National Instrument Test Procedures with close attention to detail and accuracy to test and mark:

o cane sugar polarimeters • access and interpret certificates of approval

• work safely and effectively without close supervision

• solve routine problems

• solve unexpected problems

• maintain the integrity of reference standards

Please provide comments to support your responses contained in this form. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Verification statement: I verify the accuracy of the applicant’s work history and record of training provided in Form 1. I am the supervisor I am a referee For referees please describe your business relationship with the applicant. Name (please print): Signature: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _

Assessor’s signature: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _

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WRITTEN ASSESSMENT Form 3 Your responses to each question should be handwritten in the space provided below the question. Your assessor may discuss your answers with you during your interview.

Applicants for should complete all the questions in Part A and Part B. Tick the part/s you intend to answer below:

Part A – All instruments

Part B – Subclass 15.2 – Cane sugar polarimeters

Part A – All instruments

1. Where are the current certificate of approval documents for measuring instruments located for everyone to access?

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........................................................................................................................................................... 2. Complete this label for a measuring instrument that was verified on the 26th of May, 2012.

3. If you inspect a measuring instrument used for trade and determine it cannot be verified, what steps

do you take?

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........................................................................................................................................................... 4. If you verify a measuring instrument used for trade:

a) how long do you have to submit notice of the verification to the National Measurement Institute on the appropriate form?

........................................................................................................................................................... b) how long do you have to provide a notice of the verification to the trader on the appropriate form?

........................................................................................................................................................... 5. What does the abbreviation MPE stand for? Define this term.

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6. As part of the licence conditions a Servicing Licensee is required to maintain a Quality Management System. In what section of the quality management system is information on the:

a) requirement for all measuring instruments to be of an approved pattern and have a relevant NMI number; and

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........................................................................................................................................................... b) required format of verification marks

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........................................................................................................................................................... PART B – Subclass 15.2 – Cane sugar polarimeters

1. Pattern approval number 15/3/150 relates to what measuring instrument?

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........................................................................................................................................................... 2. What is the required accuracy for quartz plate reference standards used to test sugar polarimeters?

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........................................................................................................................................................... 3. These questions relate to the Reg 21 Certificate included on the following page.

a) When does the reference standard expire?

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b) What is the calibration mark?

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c) What is the calibration certificate reference number?

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d) What is the reference temperature? ………………………………………………………………………….……………

e) Who is the manufacturer of the plate?

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4. What are the approval numbers and release date for the documents which detail requirements for the following examples of saccharimeters that are approved and may be verified for use in trade?

a) Rudolf Research Autopol AP 589/880: ……………………………………...……………………………………..……..

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b) Schmidt and Haensch Polartronic Universal: …………………………………………………………...……………….

..................................................................................................................................................... 5. Circle the certified optical rotation values at 589.4400 nm that are mandatory for a set of quartz plates

that will be used to verify a cane sugar polarimeter with the following characteristics: Min -259 °Z; max: +259 °Z; wavelength: 546.2271 nm; routine analysis product: cane juice (~ 75 °Z)?

–30 °Z –25 °Z +5 °Z +25 °Z +50 °Z

+75 °Z +90 °Z` +95 °Z +100 °Z +130 °Z

Explain your answer. …………………….………………………………………………………………..…………

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..................................................................................................................................................... 6. How do you ensure that the quartz plate retains the optical rotation characteristics indicated on its

certificate?

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..................................................................................................................................................... 7. The table included below has been extracted from a quartz plate calibration certificate.

What is the value of QP20 for verifying an instrument with wavelength of 589.4400 nm?

Wavelength (nm)

Optical rotation at 20 °C (°)

Optical rotation at 20 °C (°Z)

546.2271 10.269 25.18 587.0000 8.814 25.23 589.4400 8.737 25.23 882.6000 3.750 25.27 632.9914 7.516 -

Expanded uncertainty U = 0.001°

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8. Complete the table below which contains some data that was obtained by performing tests on a cane sugar polarimeter with automatic sample temperature correction (589.4400 nm used). The type of instrument is designated as class 0.05 on the certificate of approval, however it also states that instruments verified as class 0.1 are permitted for cane juice analysis.

Plate # QP20 (°Z)

I20 (°Z) Instrument indication

Error20 (°Z) I20 - QP20

Error20 range (°Z)

1 +75.15

1 75.18

2 75.15

3 75.16

4 75.13

2 -24.97 -24.98

3 +50.85 50.86

4 +99.93 99.95

Does the instrument pass this test? __________________________________

10. Use the look-up table included below to complete the repeatability and accuracy results template that is included on the following page. The results template includes data that was obtained by performing tests on a class 0.05 cane sugar polarimeter requiring manual correction for the sample temperature Note: 589.4400 nm wavelength is used. Does the instrument pass the test? Explain your answer.

Temperature Correction Table to Convert Observed Temperature to True Temperature

Observed Reading (°C)

Correction (°C) True temperature (°C) Certified Interpolated

19.9 na 0.12 20.0

20.0 0.12 na 20.1

20.1 na 0.115 20.2

20.2 na 0.110 20.3

20.3 na 0.105 20.4

20.4 na 0.100 20.5

20.5 na 0.095 20.6

20.6 na 0.090 20.7

20.7 na 0.085 20.8

20.8 na 0.080 20.9

20.9 na 0.075 21.0

21.0 0.07 na 21.1

21.1 na 0.072 21.2

21.2 na 0.074 21.3

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Plate number QP20 (°Z) Observed

temp (°C)

True temp

Tt (°C) It CTQP

* QPCTt (QP20 + CTQP)

Errort (°Z) (It – QPCTt)

(for comparison with MPE)

Errort range (°Z) (for comparison with MPD)

1 +75.15

1 20.8 75.17

2 20.9 75.18 3 20.9 75.19 4 21.0 75.18

2 -24.97 20.8 -24.98 3 +50.85 20.9 50.87 4 +99.93 21 99.98

* 0.000 144 × QP20 × (Tt – 20) or 0.000 139 × QP20 × (Tt – 20)

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REVIEW OF APPLICANT’S TEST REPORTS and MEASUREMENT REPORTS (to be completed by assessor)

Form 4

Use the tick boxes to indicate whether test reports for each subclass were completed correctly

As part of the assessment for the Skill Set in Trade Measurement Verification (Simple Measuring Instrument), an assessor will use this checklist to record if your test reports and any related calculations indicate that you can verify these instruments in accordance with statutory requirements. YES NO • 15.2 Cane sugar polarimeters • Other printed test reports

Notes for your feedback to applicant:

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Assessor’s signature: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _

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RECORD OF INTERVIEW TO ASSESS UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE (to be completed by assessor)

Form 5

These are the areas of required knowledge for the Skill Set in Trade Measurement Verification (Simple Measuring Instrument). Your assessor may ask questions relating to these knowledge areas.

Satisfactory response

Yes No

Installation and repair of simple measuring instruments Using and maintaining reference standards Using and maintaining certified reference materials Certificates of approval Operating environment Maximum permissible error National Instrument Test Procedures Verification documentation Auxiliary indicating and printing devices (if applicable) Serving licence documentation Notes for your feedback to applicant:

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Assessor’s signature: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _

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PRACTICAL OBSERVATION REPORT (to be completed by assessor)

Form 6

As part of the assessment for the Skill Set in Trade Measurement Verification (Simple Measuring Instrument), an assessor will use this checklist to judge your ability to verify a simple measuring instrument in accordance with statutory requirements. Practical observation or review of video

I have observed the applicant verifying the following simple measuring instrument:

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at………………………………………………………………….on…………………………………………………

Can the applicant: Yes No Not able to comment • select and validate the suitability of reference standards for

the specific verification task

• determine whether reference standards are defective • maintain the integrity of reference standards during their

transport, storage and use

• maintain the integrity of Australian Certified Reference Materials during their transport, storage and use

• evaluate and adjust for the impact of the operating environment on the performance of the instrument

• identify, access, interpret and apply certificates of approval • identify, access, interpret and apply relevant test procedures • analyse test results to determine whether the instrument can

be marked for trade use

• report results clearly and accurately? Notes for your feedback to applicant:

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Assessor’s signature: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _

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