This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to plan, allocate tasks, coordinate, monitor quality and resource usage, and the recording and reporting of laboratory operations. This requires using significant judgement about work sequences, choosing appropriate technology and procedures to ensure that products and services meet customer expectations, and ensuring that operations are conducted safely and efficiently in keeping with the workplace business plan.

This unit applies to senior technical officers and laboratory supervisors working in all industry sectors. Responsibility is undertaken for the day-to-day operation of the work or functional area under broad direction from more senior staff, such as scientists, medical staff and engineers.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Ensure that personnel follow all relevant procedures, regulations and standards
Develop and coordinate rosters to balance job requirements, laboratory efficiency and skill development opportunities
Collect and analyse available resource information in consultation with appropriate personnel
Analyse resource requirements and sources of supply in terms of suitability, cost, quality and availability
Monitor the relationship between budget and actual performance to foresee problems

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