MSL916013 - Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL916013 Mapping and Delivery Guide Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
MSL916013 - Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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
Monitor team work practices and confirm that all technical work is being performed in accordance with relevant standards, workplace procedures and schedules
Ensure that analytical results/data are checked, collated and distributed in accordance with workplace requirements
Monitor testing and sampling procedures for quality control in accordance with workplace requirements
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
Communicate in ways that empower work groups/teams in dealing with technical and workflow problems and suggesting improvements
Use coaching and mentoring techniques to support personnel who have difficulties with meeting targets for performance and/or resource usage
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
Prepare operational plans which make the best use of available resources, taking into account client needs and workplace plans
Identify and analyse possible variances due to external/internal factors and prepare contingency plans
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
Select and purchase new materials and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
Coordinate stocktaking of materials and equipment to ensure maintenance of stock at prescribed levels
Ensure that personnel are competent to perform required tasks and organise training as required
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
Analyse variations in budget performance and either report or rectify abnormal/sub-optimal performance
Negotiate with designated personnel and seek approval for variations to operational plans as required
Assess utilisation of plant, equipment and consumables and compare with planned usage
Rectify sub-optimal utilisation of plant, equipment and consumables
Program and arrange for maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with workplace maintenance schedules
Maintain systems, procedures and records associated with resource usage in accordance with workplace requirements
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
Monitor team work practices and confirm that all technical work is being performed in accordance with relevant standards, workplace procedures and schedules
Ensure that analytical results/data are checked, collated and distributed in accordance with workplace requirements
Monitor testing and sampling procedures for quality control in accordance with workplace requirements
Identify and resolve complex problems by using agreed problem-solving strategies and act to prevent their recurrence
Develop and coordinate rosters to balance job requirements, laboratory efficiency and skill development opportunities
Communicate in ways that empower work groups/teams in dealing with technical and workflow problems and suggesting improvements
Use coaching and mentoring techniques to support personnel who have difficulties with meeting targets for performance and/or resource usage
Establish and maintain effective communication with all personnel and clients to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Collect and analyse available resource information in consultation with appropriate personnel
Prepare operational plans which make the best use of available resources, taking into account client needs and workplace plans
Identify and analyse possible variances due to external/internal factors and prepare contingency plans
Collect and analyse information to develop/revise an operating budget for the work/functional area
Analyse resource requirements and sources of supply in terms of suitability, cost, quality and availability
Select and purchase new materials and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
Coordinate stocktaking of materials and equipment to ensure maintenance of stock at prescribed levels
Ensure that personnel are competent to perform required tasks and organise training as required
Arrange for the recruitment and induction of personnel as appropriate
Monitor the relationship between budget and actual performance to foresee problems
Analyse variations in budget performance and either report or rectify abnormal/sub-optimal performance
Negotiate with designated personnel and seek approval for variations to operational plans as required
Assess utilisation of plant, equipment and consumables and compare with planned usage
Rectify sub-optimal utilisation of plant, equipment and consumables
Program and arrange for maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with workplace maintenance schedules
Maintain systems, procedures and records associated with resource usage in accordance with workplace requirements
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
MSL916013 - Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Assessment Record Sheet
MSL916013 - Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
(add lines for each task)
Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent