Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSL916008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL916008 - Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Communication/organisation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Monitor and direct work practices within functional area
  • Ensure that personnel follow all relevant procedures, regulations and standards
       
Element: Confirm that all technical work is performed in accordance with relevant standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and schedules
       
Element: Ensure that analytical results/data are checked, collated and distributed in accordance with workplace requirements
       
Element: Monitor testing and sampling procedures for quality control in accordance with workplace requirements
       
Element: Identify and resolve complex problems by using agreed problem-solving strategies and act to prevent their recurrence
       
Element: Manage personnel within work area
  • Develop and coordinate rosters to balance job requirements, laboratory efficiency and skill development opportunities
       
Element: Empower work groups/teams in dealing with technical and workflow problems and suggesting improvements
       
Element: Provide coaching and mentoring to support personnel who have difficulties with meeting targets for performance and/or resource usage
       
Element: Establish and maintain effective communication with all personnel and clients to ensure smooth and efficient operations
       
Element: Establish resource requirements, operating plans and budget
  • Collect and analyse available resource information in consultation with appropriate personnel
       
Element: Prepare operational plans which make the best use of available resources, taking into account client needs and workplace plans
       
Element: Identify and analyse possible variances due to external/internal factors and prepare contingency plans
       
Element: Collect and analyse information to develop/revise an operating budget for the work/functional area
       
Element: Procure resources to achieve operational plans
  • Analyse resource requirements and sources of supply in terms of suitability, cost, quality and availability
       
Element: Select and purchase new materials and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Coordinate stocktaking of materials and equipment to ensure maintenance of stock at prescribed levels
       
Element: Ensure that personnel are competent to perform required tasks and organise training as required
       
Element: Arrange for the recruitment and induction of personnel as appropriate
       
Element: Monitor and optimise operational performance and resource usage
  • Monitor the relationship between budget and actual performance to foresee problems
       
Element: Analyse variations in budget performance and either report or rectify abnormal/sub-optimal performance
       
Element: Negotiate with designated personnel and seek approval for variations to operational plans as required
       
Element: Assess utilisation of plant, equipment and consumables and compare with planned usage
       
Element: Rectify sub-optimal utilisation of plant, equipment and consumables
       
Element: Program and arrange for maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with workplace maintenance schedules
       
Element: Maintain systems, procedures and records associated with resource usage in accordance with workplace requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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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Assessment Cover Sheet

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