Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification Ltd.

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1 Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification Ltd. Professional Certification Scheme for Testing Personnel (Toys and Children s Products Testing) 1

2 Examination (CTT) Disclaimer Criteria, measurement techniques, methods and test standards as stipulated in respective Certification Criteria (CC01-CC06) are official documents. All examination questions are set based on these documents. All Certification Criteria are available for download from HKTIC s website 2

3 Scope of Certification Level Testing technician (CTT) Testing professional (CTP) Scope of toys and hardlines testing (THT) - technique base and selected test standards Toys and children s products Toys (EN and ASTM) Children s products (four products) Hardline (any two of the products) Candle Cookware furniture 3

4 Certification criteria 6 Certification Handbooks CC01 - Chemical testing CC02 Construction materials testing CC03 Electrical products testing CC04 Microbiological testing CC05 Textiles and garments testing CC06 Toys and hardlines testing 4

5 Certification criteria Foreword 1- General 2-Scope of Certification 3-Eligibility for Certification 4-Examination Procedure 5-Application procedure for certification/examination 6-Appeal 7-Obligation 5

6 Certification criteria Appendix 1 Examination Syllabus and Specimen Questions of CTT Appendix 2 Examination Syllabus and Specimen Questions of CTP Appendix 3 Training courses approved by Certification Board Appendix 4 Guidelines for counting CPDUs Appendix 5 References 6

7 Certification criteria Foreword Introduction of professional certification scheme for testing personnel (PCSTP) Benefits of the scheme General define application of the document 7

8 Certification Criteria Routes to be Certified Testing technician Diploma in relevant discipline + 2 years experience 10 years of experience Pass in examination (Scheme) Complete all the required training courses Certified Testing technician (CTT) 8

9 Certification Criteria Testing Professional Bachelor degree in relevant discipline + 3 years relevant experience CTT + 5 years of relevant supervisory experience post CTT HOKLAS AS+ 8 years of relevant experience 15 years of relevant experience, 5 years of which shall be at a managerial position Pass in examination (Scheme) Complete all the required training courses Professional interview Certified Testing Professional (CTP) 9

10 Certification criteria HOKLAS approved signatory with not less than 8 years of relevant experience (total relevant working experience); and the scope of signatory approval covering the major measurement techniques or methods as stipulated in this Certification Handbook for the sub-category the certification is being sought 10

11 Examination (CTT) Part A (30/100) Understanding of ISO/IEC (10%) Ethics (10%) Safety (10%) Part B (70/100) Techniques Equipment standards 11

12 Examination (CTT) Time = 120 minutes (2 hours) Passing marks >=60/100 Questions: 40 multiple choice questions (4 choices) 1.5 marks each 10 short questions 4 mark each Wrong answer for MC questions, deduce ½ of the mark i.e

13 Examination (CTT) Part A MC 1.5@ SQ 4@ Sub-total (marks) Ethics Safety Part B Sub-total 30 (>=12) Technical Subtotal 70 (>=28) Total (>=60) 13

14 Appendix 1 - CTT Understanding of ISO17025 (Outline for CTT) Document control Technical records preparation of force diagram, etc. Environmental and testing conditions Equipment Traceability Quality control 14

15 Appendix 1 - CTT Management system documents generated by the laboratory should be uniquely identified. What pieces of information, name at least 4, should be included for such identification. 15

16 Appendix 1 - CTT Laboratory safety (knowledge) General laboratory safety Safety in physical testing laboratories Proper handling of heavy duty samples or large equipment Safety in flammability tests Use of fire extinguisher 16

17 Appendix 1 - CTT What are the duties of employees in a Workplace for Health and Safety? (a) Do not obstruct means of escape from a workplace (b) Ensure exit doors are not locked or fastened (c )Use protective equipment provided by the employer for use in manual handling operations (d) Take reasonable care for the safety and health of other persons in the workplace (A) (a), (b) and (c) (B) (b), (c) and (d) (C) (a), (c) and (d) (D) All 17

18 Appendix 1 (CTT) Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, Cap. 201 Corruption Advantages Improper influence Confidentiality and proprietary right CSTP01 Regulations Certification Scheme of Testing Personnel Code of ethics in general Code of ethics in relation to employer Code of ethics in relation to public Obligation of Certified Testing Personnel Use of Certification symbol and claim of certification status 18

19 Appendix 1 - CTT According to the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, name 2 things that are considered as advantages. 19

20 Appendix 1 - CTT Understanding on test standard and measurement techniques Understanding of load and force, use of test fixture and application of force, abuse test, durability and stability test The measurement methods and test standards of the sub-category as given in Appendix 5 20

21 Appendix 1 - CTT Knowledge on general equipment and specific equipment The criteria for selection of measurement equipment Understanding of equipment calibration and measurement traceability, S.I. units Conversion between metric and English scale Understanding of use of equipment of the subcategory as given in Appendix 6 21

22 Appendix 5 sub-category Toys and children s products tests Measurement methods Mass, weight, force and torque measurements Dimensional, angular, roundness, hardness and texture measurements Time measurements Flammability Measurements Temperature measurements Acoustic measurements 22

23 Appendix 5 sub-category Knowledge on requirements of the following standards Toys - EN71-1 and 2 and ASTM F963 Children s products Stroller ASTM F833, EN1888 Baby carrier ASTM F2236, EN13209 Feeding utensil- EN14372, EN Soother EN and 2 23

24 Appendix 5 sub-category Hardlines tests Measurement methods Mass, weight, force and torque measurements Dimensional, angular, roundness, hardness and texture measurements Time measurements Flammability Measurements Temperature measurements 24

25 Appendix 5 sub-category Knowledge on requirements of the standards of two types of the following products: Candle - ASTM F2601, ASTM F2058, EN15426, EN15493, EN15494, ASTM F2417 Cookwares CMA (Cookware Manufacturer Association standard), EN , ISO8442-1, EN13834 Furniture Chair EN581-2, EN12520, EN1022 Table EN581-3, EN12521 Storage EN14749 Bunk bed - ASTM F

26 Appendix 5 sub-category Mass, weight, force and torque measurements Mass and weight principles Weighing instruments, Classes, selection Physical influences Stress and strain, Characteristics & operations of a load cell Torque concepts and applications, Torque testers calibration Moment 26

27 Appendix 5 sub-category Dimensional, angular, roundness, hardness and texture measurements Linear and angular measurement standards Angular measurements Roundness Evaluation Methods Hardness measurements, scale and conversion Volume measurements 27

28 Appendix 5 sub-category Time measurements Clocks, oscillators and frequency standards Time scales and international timekeeping Evaluating the performance of time and frequency standards Measurement and analysis techniques for time calibrations 28

29 Appendix 5 sub-category Flammability Measurements Pre-conditioning requirements Evaluation of burn rate Angle of application Type of fuel and burner Air flow of testing environment Temperature zone of a flame 29

30 Appendix 5 sub-category Temperature Measurements Physics of temperature measurement Temperature scale, traceability and international standards Thermocouple electromotive force, measurement and calibration Properties of thermocouples and systematic errors 30

31 Appendix 5 sub-category Acoustics measurements Units of Measure used to Quantify Sound, Components of the Ear coupler, Calibration of an Acoustic Meter and its use, Basic Types of Sound Field Microphones A weighed and C weighed Position and factors affecting the measurements 31

32 Appendix 6 - Equipment Common Mass/load Balance Length measuring devices Humidity measuring devices Temperature measuring devices Time measuring devices Torque and tension gauge Angular measuring devices Fixture Sharp point tester Impact medium Sharp edge tester 32

33 Appendix 6 Equipment Toys and children s test Sound level meter Flux meter Ohmmeter Bite tester Flammability tester in compliance with CFR1610 Flow meter Burner 33

34 Appendix 7 Test standards Toys ASTM F Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety EN 71-1:2011 Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties EN 71-2:2011 Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability 34

35 Appendix 7 Test standards Children s products ASTM F Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers EN1888:2003 Child care articles. Wheeled child conveyances. Safety requirements and test methods ASTM F Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Soft Infant Carriers EN :2004 Child use and care articles. Baby carriers. Safety requirements and test methods. EN 14372:2004 Child use and care articles. Cutlery and feeding utensils. Safety requirements and tests 35

36 Appendix 7 Test standards Children s products EN :2004 Child use and care articles. Drinking equipment. General and mechanical requirements and tests EN1400-1:2002 Child use and care articles. Soothers for babies and young children. General safety requirements and product information EN1400-2:2002 Child use and care articles. Soothers for babies and young children. Mechanical requirements and tests 36

37 Appendix 7 Test standards Candle ASTM F Standard Specification for Fire Safety for Candle Accessories ASTM F Standard Specification for Candle Fire Safety Labelling ASTM F Standard Specification for Fire Safety for Candles EN15426:2007 Candles. Specification for sooting behavior EN15493:2007 Candles. Specification for fire safety EN15494:2007 Candles - Product Safety Labels 37

38 Appendix 7 Test standards Cookwares CMA (Cookware Manufacturer Association standard) EN :2000 Cookware. Domestic cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob. General requirements BS EN ISO :1998 Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs. Cutlery and table holloware. Cutlery and table holloware. Requirements for cutlery for the preparation of food EN13834:2007 Cookware. Ovenware for use in traditional domestic ovens 38

39 Appendix 7 Test standards Furniture EN581-2:2009 Outdoor furniture. Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use. Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating EN12520:2010 Furniture. Strength, durability and safety. Requirements for domestic seating EN1022:2005 Domestic furniture. Seating. Determination of stability EN581-3:2007 Outdoor furniture. Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use. Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for tables 39

40 Appendix 7 Test standards Furniture EN12521:2009 Furniture. Strength, durability and safety. Requirements for domestic tables EN14749:2005 Domestic and kitchen storage units and worktops. Safety requirements and test methods ASTM F Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds 40

41 Specimen Questios Toys and children s test The mass of a projectile with a resilient material head is 3g and the time to travel 302mm is 0.042s. What is the kinetic energy of this projectile? (a) J (b) J (c) J (d) J Is there any age limitation to define children s product in EU and US? If yes, what is the age limitation? 41

42 Specimen Questios Hardlines (2 types) Please clarify the following product which is within the scope of BS EN 15493:2007. [Multiple Choice] A. Tealight candle B. Filled candle C. Taper Candle D. Pillar Candle In accordance with BS EN how to determine the clearance for a side handle for shallow products? 42

43 Specimen Questios What is the S.I. unit of the following measurements: A. temperature B. mass 43

44 END OF SESSION Thank you 44

45 Examination (CTP) Part A (50%) ISO/IEC quality control (15%) Ethics (10%) Safety (5%) Management (10%) Measurement Uncertainty (10%) Part B (50%) Reporting, test standard and techniques Equipment 45

46 Examination (CTP) Time = 180 minutes (3 hours) Passing marks >=60/100 Questions: 30 multiple choice questions (4 choices) 1 mark each, Wrong answer for MC questions, deduce ½ of the mark i.e short questions 5 mark each 2-3 long questions 2 x10 marks 1 x 20 marks 46

47 Examination (CTP) Part A MC 1@ SQ 5@ LQ (10-20) Sub-total (marks) 17025/quality Ethics Safety 5 5 Management 1 x Uncertainty Part B Sub-total 50 (>=20) Technical x 20, 1 x10 50 Subtotal 50 (>=20) Total (>=60) 47

48 Appendix 2 CTP Management requirements Management skills Manager s Basic Functions Time Management Communication in Your Workplace Team Building Basic understanding of concepts Delegation and Management of Generation Y 48

49 Appendix 2 CTP You heard a loud noise and realize that one of your staff is pointing her finger at another staff. They were blaming each other for over looking a client s request for a particular lab test, as a result the client file a complaint to Customer service department. The female staff is the supervisor and she complains that the other staff never read the request carefully, and is not the first time he overlooked the client s request. What will you do and what will be your concerns? What will be the worst case scenario for this situation? What will be your best case scenario in this case? 49

50 Appendix 2 CTP Laboratory Management (Detailed Knowledge in the following aspects) Document control Review of contract Subcontracting Verification of critical consumables e.g. tape used for sharp edge test Difference between correction and corrective actions and control of non-conforming work Preventive actions 50

51 Appendix 2 CTP Technical records test result, force diagram Conditional rooms and testing environmental conditions Traceability (equipment) Sample identification and integrity within laboratory 51

52 Appendix 2 CTP Quality assurance procedures and plan Method verification Minimum method verification in complying with specification of test standards Difference between verification and validation Participation in proficiency testing programme, interlaboratory comparison programme Verification of continuing competence Drafting of test procedures Statistical treatments of data and quality control requirement (detailed knowledge) Basic statistics such as student-t test, normal distribution, standard deviation and ESDM 52

53 Appendix 2 CTP Define corrective and preventive actions and illustrate their difference with an example. 53

54 Appendix 2 CTP Laboratory safety (knowledge) General laboratory safety Safety in physical testing laboratories Proper handling of heavy duty samples or large equipment Safety in flammability tests Use of fire extinguisher 54

55 Appendix 2 CTP Laboratory safety (knowledge) Guidebooks from Labour Department of HKSAR A brief guide to first aid A brief guide to the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance A brief guide to the Occupational Safety and Health Regulation Code of practice on safety management Guidelines for good occupational hygiene practice in a workplace 55

56 Appendix 2 CTP What are the factors affecting the selection of fire extinguisher? Personnel must be trained in the use of extinguishers Size and mass of the fire extinguisher The minimum distance of travel Environment for installing fire extinguisher (A) (a), (b) and (c) (B) (a), (b) and (d) (C) (a), (c) and (d) (D) (b), (c) and (d) 56

57 Appendix 2 (CTP) Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, Cap. 201 Corruption Advantages Improper influence Confidentiality and proprietary right CSTP01 Regulations Certification Scheme of Testing Personnel Code of ethics in general Code of ethics in relation to employer Code of ethics in relation to public Obligation of Certified Testing Personnel Use of Certification symbol and claim of certification status 57

58 Appendix 1 - CTP According to the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, name 2 things that are considered as advantages. 58

59 Appendix 2 CTP Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty Approaches : ISO GUM Factors affecting uncertainty Reporting of uncertainty and compliance 59

60 Appendix 2 CTP Define experimental standard deviation of the mean and what is its standard uncertainty. 60

61 Appendix 2 CTP Measurement techniques and test standards of one sub-category as given in Appendix 5 Rationale in performing the tests 61

62 Appendix 2 CTP Requirements of the following general equipment calibration: Equipment for one sub-category as given in Appendix 6 Test standards for one sub-category as givne in Appendix 7 62

63 Appendix 2 CTP What are the checks and calibration requirements for force and torque measuring equipment? 63

64 END OF SESSION Thank you 64