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

MSL934004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL934004 - Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to check the serviceability and calibration of laboratory/field instruments and equipment and perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning and replacement of consumables and minor components. Personnel are also required to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs consistent with warranty and service agreements.This unit of competency applies to technical assistants, instrument operators and technical officers working in all industry sectors.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 Quality
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: Perform serviceability checks
  • Perform pre-use and after-use checks in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures
       
Element: Identify faulty or unsafe components and equipment
       
Element: Identify and analyse service faults and report for appropriate for maintenance and/or repair
       
Element: Complete instrument/equipment logbooks to workplace requirements
       
Element: Conduct routine maintenance safely
  • Identify maintenance procedures, records and safety requirements
       
Element: Plan and adjust maintenance schedules in accordance with operational requirements
       
Element: Identify and replace or repair damaged, worn and/or spent components or items
       
Element: Clean instruments and equipment using recommended cleaning agents and techniques
       
Element: Store instruments and equipment in accordance with workplace and/or manufacturer requirements
       
Element: Update maintenance records in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Arrange for reordering of consumable stocks and equipment components as necessary
       
Element: Perform calibration/qualification checks
  • Operate instruments and equipment in accordance with workplace and/or manufacturer procedures
       
Element: Check calibration/qualification using specified standards and/or procedures
       
Element: Record all calibration/qualification data accurately and legibly
       
Element: Document calibration status and report out-of-calibration equipment/instruments
       
Element: Quarantine out-of-calibration items
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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
Perform pre-use and after-use checks in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures 
 
 
 
Identify maintenance procedures, records and safety requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operate instruments and equipment in accordance with workplace and/or manufacturer procedures 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL934004 - Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSL934004 - Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment

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