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This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include: -

• testing and stamping mechanical and electronic weighing equipment;
• (collecting data on verified equipment at traders' premises, stamping stations and verification office;
• sampling pre-packaged goods for quantitative analysis;
• preparing testing equipment for inspection and investigation purposes;
• preparing weighing and measuring equipment during trade fairs and exhibitions; and
• giving evidence in court on cases arising from infringement of the Weights and Measures Act (Cap 513) and Trade Descriptions Act (Cap 505).