Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine sample characteristics and testing requirements
- Examine sample documentation and/or consult with sample supplier to determine nature of samples
- Identify sample characteristics which may affect testing requirements
- Determine testing requirements and their compatibility with existing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Evaluate possible test methods and/or procedures
- Assess suitability of available standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures against testing requirements
- Identify environmental and work health and safety (WHS) risks
- Identify the need for specific equipment, instrumentation and/or specialised facilities
- Estimate materials, personnel and possible training requirements
- Recommend appropriate test methods and/or procedures
- Identify any changes to SOPs required prior to implementation of selected method and/or procedure
- Recommend selected method and/or procedure to appropriate personnel and seek authorisation to proceed
- Confirm and document selected methods and/or procedures
- Conduct tests to verify the performance of the method and/or procedure, standards and reference materials
- Analyse the measurements and estimate uncertainties
- Determine if legal traceability is required and develop appropriate chain of custody procedures
- Document all safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling and reporting procedures
- Submit all documentation to appropriate personnel for review and approval