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

MSL953004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a robotic sample preparation system

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSL953004 - Operate a robotic sample preparation system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to operate a robotic sample preparation system to ensure efficient throughput of samples without sacrificing quality or safety. Personnel are expected to seek advice from their shift supervisor when non-routine problems arise.This unit of competency applies to instrument operators in the mining, construction materials testing and manufacturing industry sectors. Robotic sample preparation systems are used where there are high volumes of material and/or there is a need to minimise the operator's contact with potentially hazardous materials.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 Sampling
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: Unload samples
  • Unload samples sequentially in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Obtain analytical portions of each sample using workplace procedures
  • Label and store analytical portions and excess sample material in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Seek advice when problems are beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge
       
Element: Prepare robotic system for operation
  • Perform routine system checks at start of shift
       
Element: Confirm shift priorities with supervisor
       
Element: Review job requests to identify the samples, required parameters and special instructions/preparation methods for each
       
Element: Identify hazards, safety equipment and safe work procedures associated with samples, preparation methods and robotic system
       
Element: Check that samples are dry and free of obvious contamination
       
Element: Check that the particle size of any sample does not exceed system input size limits
       
Element: Check samples against accompanying documentation and record/report any discrepancies
       
Element: Load samples into system
  • Scan sample barcodes into system
       
Element: Load samples in the correct sequence when the system is ready
       
Element: Use system monitor to ensure that correct worksheet is assigned to each sample
       
Element: Monitor system and report errors
  • Monitor screen displays and conduct visual checks, as necessary, to ensure that system operates correctly throughout cycle
       
Element: Recognise common error codes and promptly inform supervisor
       
Element: Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge
  • Unload samples sequentially in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Obtain analytical portions of each sample using workplace procedures
       
Element: Label and store analytical portions and excess sample material in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Seek advice when problems are beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
       
Element: Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts
       
Element: Segregate and dispose of wastes in accordance with workplace requirements
       
Element: Clean robotic system components, care for and store equipment as required
       

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
Unload samples sequentially in accordance with workplace procedures 
Obtain analytical portions of each sample using workplace procedures 
Label and store analytical portions and excess sample material in accordance with workplace procedures 
Seek advice when problems are beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge 
Perform routine system checks at start of shift 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scan sample barcodes into system 
 
 
Monitor screen displays and conduct visual checks, as necessary, to ensure that system operates correctly throughout cycle 
 
Unload samples sequentially in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others 
 
 
 

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