Course Title: Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3297 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Course Title: Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers calibration, adjustment and testing of measuring instruments. It encompasses working safely and to standards, following calibration and adjustment procedures, applying knowledge of parameters to be measured, testing and reporting.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
1. UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
2. UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
3. UEENEEI101A Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEI117A Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments |
Elements: |
1. Prepare to calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments. 2. Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments. 3. Completion and report calibration activities. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.