MEM15016Inspect pre-packed articles

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What an assessment for MEM15016 must cover

47 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 22 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine job requirements

  • 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4Explain legislative requirements that apply to pre-packed articles to the trader

2 Inspect pre-packed articles for compliance with marking requirements

  • 2.1Identify approved markings as they apply to all pre-packed articles intended for sale
  • 2.2Examine pre-packed articles for the marking of quantity statements and unit pricing in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 2.3Examine pre-packed articles for the marking of packer identification
  • 2.4Document results of examination for further action

3 Measure pre-packed articles

  • 3.1Select articles for check measuring in accordance with marketplace intelligence, legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.2Assess product handling and disposal requirements and comply with WHS requirements, environmental considerations and public sector auditor’s requirements
  • 3.3Select specialised equipment and measuring devices
  • 3.4Check measured articles to determine compliance with legislation
  • 3.5Document results of check measurements for further action

4 Finalise inspection and take appropriate action

  • 4.1Communicate trading practice information relevant to the inspection to the trader
  • 4.2Determine and apply approved procedures to remedy non-compliance
  • 4.3Complete inspection documentation in accordance with organisational procedures

Performance evidence

  • following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
  • applying relevant sections of legislation requirements and policy guidelines
  • measuring pre-packed articles and using specialist equipment and measuring devices on at least two occasions
  • assessing quantity and unit price statements and comparing marking of packer identification on at least two occasions for compliance with legislation, recording any non-compliance for further action
  • safely handling and disposing of products in relation to measuring pre-packed articles in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • documenting check-measurement results and non-compliances in accordance with procedures
  • completing legal documentation and planning follow- up activities
  • recording results of the inspection in organisation’s information files.
  • Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • definition of pre-packed articles
  • relevant sections of legislation for different types of pre-packed articles
  • commonly- used packing types
  • quantity statement or measurement marking form, size and position
  • pre-packed articles exempted from the requirements of legislation
  • symbols for units of measurement
  • application of qualifying statements
  • pre-packed articles exempted from marking packer identification
  • how to identify origin of packing
  • marketplace intelligence, legislative requirements and organisational procedures in relation to selecting pre-packed articles
  • impact of environmental factors on pre-packed articles
  • checking of hazardous product data sheet
  • organisation’s policy and procedures
  • accuracy and suitability of the measuring devices used to check pre-packed articles
  • procedures for determining the measurement method of pre-packed articles
  • number of articles to check-measure in accordance with legislative requirements
  • methods of determining the tare weight of packages
  • responding to trader enquiries and advising the trader
  • accurate wording of notices
  • legislative requirements and obligations for the issuing of notices
  • organisation guidelines for return visits

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Questions about assessing MEM15016

What does an assessment tool for MEM15016 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM15016 needs to address all 47 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 22 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM15016?

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