Assessor Resource
MSL954005
Prepare mineral samples for analysis
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to reduce given mineral samples to representative client samples and analytical portions that meet client requirements for analysis. Personnel are also required to recognise problems and invalid preparation steps and take appropriate corrective actions.
This unit applies to technical assistants working in the mineral assay and construction materials testing sectors.
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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