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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for testing
   • Identify testing requirements and methods according to workplace requirements
   • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Manage calibration of test equipment according to operating procedures
   • Prepare standard graphs according to workplace procedures
   • Prepare and label test chemicals and reagents according to workplace procedures
   • Prepare samples as required by test method
   • Conduct and record pre-test checks according to workplace procedures
2. Conduct test
   • Perform test according to test method and test schedule
   • Identify and report atypical test results
   • Record and communicate test results according to recordkeeping requirements
   • Follow procedures to repeat or validate results
   • Clean, care for and store equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Dispose of waste materials according to workplace procedures
3. Record test data in laboratory information system
   • Enter results into laboratory information systems according to workplace procedures
   • Correct data entry errors as required
   • Store and retrieve data in the laboratory information system according to workplace procedures
   • Produce standard and non-standard reports from laboratory information system
   • Identify testing requirements and methods according to workplace requirements
   • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Manage calibration of test equipment according to operating procedures
   • Prepare standard graphs according to workplace procedures
   • Prepare and label test chemicals and reagents according to workplace procedures
   • Prepare samples as required by test method
   • Conduct and record pre-test checks according to workplace procedures
   • Perform test according to test method and test schedule
   • Identify and report atypical test results
   • Record and communicate test results according to recordkeeping requirements
   • Follow procedures to repeat or validate results
   • Clean, care for and store equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Dispose of waste materials according to workplace procedures