VERIFIERS RECOGNITION KIT – SIMPLE MEASURE
Length Measures – Licence Subclasses 1.1 and 1.2
This recognition kit covers: Measures of length not exceeding 2 metres and
measures of length exceeding 2 metres
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
I am applying for assessment of the following instrument subclasses:
 1.1 – Measures of length not exceeding 2 metres
 1.2 – Measures of length exceeding 2 metres
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
I verify the evidence submitted is authentic and is related to activities I have undertaken.
Applicant’s signature:
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Assessor to complete this section
Name (please print)
Date portfolio of evidence received _ _ / _ _ /_ _ _ _
Evidence sources used to assess this applicant:
 Work history and training (Form 1)
 Report from supervisor/referee (Form 1)
 Written assessment
 Questioning/structured interview (Form 2)
 Practical observation (Form 3)
 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
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MSMTMVER301 Verify simple measures
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MSMTMREF301 Use and maintain reference standards
Tick the subclass requested and whether they are competent or not yet competent.
Requested Competent Not yet competent
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1.1 Measures of length not exceeding 2 metres
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1.2 Measures of length exceeding 2 metres
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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:
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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
Form 1
(to be completed by applicant and supervisor)
The Skill Set in Trade Measurement Verification (Simple Measure) assessment requires evidence of your
ability to install, repair and verify length measures in accordance with statutory requirements.
Applicant’s work history
Details of current employment
Name of supervisor: .....................................................................................................................................................
Organisation: .................................................................................................................................................................
Postal address: ..............................................................................................................................................................
Period of employment in years: ..................................................................................................................................
Title of your current position: .......................................................................................................................................
Details of previous relevant employment
Name of supervisor: .....................................................................................................................................................
Organisation: ................................................................................................................................................................
Period of employment 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 length measures
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Used and maintained reference standards of length
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Calibrated length measures
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Verified length measures under a servicing licence
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Details of relevant work experience
I have applied the NITP for verification of the following number of
length measures during the last 12 months. Put a  in the most
appropriate column.
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1-10
10-100
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Rigid length measures
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Flexible length measures
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I have used the following classes of reference standards during the last 12
months: 
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Inspectors’ Class 1 Length (rigid standards)
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Inspectors’ Class 1 or 2 Length (flexible standards)
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I have accessed and used the following documents during the last 12 months: 
Yes
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NITP 1 Test Procedures for Length Measuring Instruments
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Certificates of approval
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Certificates of verification for reference standards
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I have submitted the following documents to NMI during the last 12 months: 
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Verification forms
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Test reports
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Record of Training. I have completed recognised training courses in the following areas:
 Technical qualification
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Trade qualification
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Installation/repair course
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Other, specify:
REPORT PROVIDED BY SUPERVISOR OR REFEREE
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 length measures 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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diagnose/repair faults in:
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rigid length measures
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flexible length measures
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apply test procedures with close attention to detail and accuracy to test
and mark length measures?
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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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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
If you are a referee please describe your business relationship with the applicant.
Name (please print):
Signature:
Assessor’s signature:
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Written Assessment
Your responses to each question should be handwritten in the space provided below the question. If
necessary, your assessor will discuss your answers with you during your interview.
1. Describe the mark on a length measure that indicates it has been verified for trade use.
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2. If you inspect a length measure and determine that it cannot be verified, what actions should you
take?
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3. Where are the current certificate of approval documents for length measures located for public
access?
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4. Which document details requirements for length measures to be verified for use in trade? What is the
date of the most recent notification of change?
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5. What material/s is/are acceptable for the construction of rigid length measures?
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6. In what document/s maintained by your organisation would you find information on the requirement
for all measuring instruments to be of an approved pattern and have a relevant NMI number?
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7. What material/s is/are acceptable for the construction of flexible length measures?
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Assessor’s initials
8. How much tension shall be applied to flexible length measures exceeding 8 m during verification?
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9. Can the length measure shown below be verified? Why?
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10. What is the name, current version number and release date for the test procedure used to verify
length measures for trade use?
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11. What method can you use to determine the error at 50 m for a flexible tape measure using a 30 m
reference standard?
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12. What is the MPE for the 5 m mark of a 30 m flexible tape?
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13. What is the reference temperature for all length measures?
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14. Can a 1000 mm ruler sub-divided in 0.5 mm graduations be verified? Why?
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15. What markings are mandatory on all length measures for verification?
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RECORD OF INTERVIEW TO ASSESS
UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE
Form 2
(to be completed by assessor)
These are the areas of required knowledge for the Skill Set in Trade Measurement
Verification (Simple Measure). Your assessor may ask questions relating to these
knowledge areas.
Satisfactory
response
Yes
No
Repair of length measures
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Using and maintaining reference standards
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Certificates of approval
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Operating environment
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Maximum permissible errors
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Test procedures
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Serving licence documentation
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Verification documentation
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Comments and/or feedback to applicant:
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Assessor’s signature:
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PRACTICAL OBSERVATION REPORT
Form 3
(to be completed by assessor)
As part of the assessment for the Skill Set in Trade Measurement Verification (Simple Measure), an
assessor may use this checklist to judge your ability to verify a length measure in accordance with
statutory requirements.
Practical observation or review of video
I have observed the applicant verifying the following length measures:
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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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evaluate and adjust the impact of the operating environment
on the performance of the measure
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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 measure can
be marked for trade use
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report results clearly and accurately?
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Comments and/or feedback to applicant:
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Assessor’s signature:
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