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 -
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:

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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
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSL916013 - Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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