This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to interpret work requirements, prepare samples, and perform routine biological procedures. These procedures may involve several steps and are used to classify organisms and biologically active compounds by analysing their biological and/or chemical characteristics. This unit includes interpretation of results and troubleshooting obvious departures from standard procedures.

This unit of competency applies to technical assistants working in the biomedical, environmental, biotechnology and education industry 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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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Review work request to identify samples, required procedures and materials/equipment/instruments involved
Log samples using standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Identify characteristics used to classify organisms
Set up and use equipment and reagents in accordance with the method
Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required

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