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VERIFIERS RECOGNITION KIT – SIMPLE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
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 (mobile)
Telephone number (work)
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
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MSMTMREF301 Use and maintain reference standards
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Tick the subclass requested and whether they are competent or not yet competent.
Requested Competent
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Not yet competent
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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
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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: [email protected]
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
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Installed and repaired simple measuring instruments
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Used and maintained reference standards
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Calibrated simple measuring instruments
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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: 
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Installed
Repaired
Verified
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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
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cane sugar polarimeters
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11-100
>100
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I have used the following classes of reference standards during the last 12 months: 
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quartz plates
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I have accessed and used the following documents during the last 12 months: 
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NITP 15.2 NITPs for Measuring Instruments for Cane Sugar Quality Part 1: Selfindicating Polarimetric Saccharimeters
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Certificates of approval
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Certificates of verification for reference standards
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Regulation 48 Certificate for Australian Certified Reference Materials
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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:
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Technical qualification
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Trade qualification
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Instrument installation/repair course
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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.
Not able to
Yes
No
To your knowledge, does the applicant:
comment
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plan site visits to ensure quality outcomes and minimise impacts on
traders, their suppliers and employees
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explain verification procedures and outcomes clearly to traders
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demonstrate professionalism and respect the rights of traders at all
times
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install or repair faults in:
o cane sugar polarimeters
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identify and highlight faults in:
o cane sugar polarimeters
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access and interpret certificates of approval
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work safely and effectively without close supervision
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solve routine problems
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solve unexpected problems
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maintain the integrity of reference standards
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apply National Instrument Test Procedures with close attention to
detail and accuracy to test and mark:
o cane sugar polarimeters
Please provide comments to support your responses contained in this form.
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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:
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Part A – All instruments
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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 26 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?
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b) how long do you have to provide a notice of the verification to the trader on the appropriate form?
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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: …………………………………………………………...……………….
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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)
546.2271
587.0000
589.4400
882.6000
632.9914
Optical rotation at 20 °C
(°)
10.269
8.814
8.737
3.750
7.516
Optical rotation at 20 °C
(°Z)
25.18
25.23
25.23
25.27
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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.
I20 (°Z)
Error20 (°Z)
Plate
Error20
Instrument
QP20 (°Z)
I20 - QP20
range (°Z)
#
indication
1
1
75.18
2
75.15
3
75.16
4
75.13
+75.15
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
Correction (°C)
True
Reading
temperature
Certified
Interpolated
(°C)
(°C)
20.0
19.9
na
0.12
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
1
2
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4
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QP20 (°Z)
1
2
3
4
Observed
temp
(°C)
True
temp
Tt (°C)
It
20.8
75.17
20.9
75.18
20.9
75.19
-24.97
21.0
20.8
-24.98
+50.85
20.9
50.87
+99.93
21
99.98
+75.15
CTQP*
QPCTt
(QP20 + CTQP)
Errort (°Z)
(It – QPCTt)
(for comparison with MPE)
Errort range (°Z) (for
comparison with MPD)
75.18
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
Form 4
completed by assessor)
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
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Other printed test reports
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Notes for your feedback to applicant:
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Assessor’s signature:
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RECORD OF INTERVIEW TO ASSESS
UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE
Form 5
(to be completed by assessor)
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
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Using and maintaining reference standards
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Using and maintaining certified reference materials
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Certificates of approval
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Operating environment
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Maximum permissible error
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National Instrument Test Procedures
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Verification documentation
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Auxiliary indicating and printing devices (if applicable)
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Serving licence documentation
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Notes for your feedback to applicant:
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Assessor’s signature:
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PRACTICAL OBSERVATION REPORT
Form 6
(to be completed by assessor)
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
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select and validate the suitability of reference standards for
the specific verification task
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determine whether reference standards are defective
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maintain the integrity of reference standards during their
transport, storage and use
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maintain the integrity of Australian Certified Reference
Materials during their transport, storage and use
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evaluate and adjust for the impact of the operating
environment on the performance of the instrument
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identify, access, interpret and apply certificates of approval
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identify, access, interpret and apply relevant test procedures
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analyse test results to determine whether the instrument can
be marked for trade use
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report results clearly and accurately?
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Notes for your feedback to applicant:
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