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

MSL954005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare mineral samples for analysis

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL954005 - Prepare mineral samples for analysis
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to reduce given mineral samples to representative client samples and analytical portions that meet client requirements for analysis. Personnel are also required to recognise problems and invalid preparation steps and take appropriate corrective actions.This unit applies to technical assistants working in the mineral assay and construction materials testing 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 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: Interpret and schedule client requirements
  • Review client request to identify sample/analysis requirements, preparation methods and equipment involved
       
Element: Inspect samples, compare with specifications, record and report any discrepancies
       
Element: Liaise with client when samples and/or request forms do not comply with workplace procedures
       
Element: Identify hazards, safety equipment and safe work procedures specified for the sample, preparation methods, reagents and equipment
       
Element: Plan parallel work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple sets of samples
       
Element: Assemble all required equipment materials, reagents and check they are fit for purpose
       
Element: Prepare client samples for analysis
  • Estimate safe times for the preparation of required sample portions
       
Element: Split samples to obtain representative sub-samples as required
       
Element: Safely operate preparation equipment
       
Element: Monitor texture of the samples as an indicator of particle size and adjust milling times accordingly
       
Element: Monitor sample compaction and build-up of residues on equipment and rectify as necessary
       
Element: Record preparation difficulties that may impact on quality or cause additional client costs
       
Element: Report any departure from preparation methods or client specifications
       
Element: Label client samples and record chain of custody information
       
Element: Store all client samples in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Use non-destructive methods to prepare laboratory portions for analysis
  • Examine the recommended preparation method to identify critical steps that will affect the quality of analytical results
       
Element: Closely follow each preparation step with particular attention to safety, precision and minimisation of cross-contamination of samples
       
Element: Monitor parameters that indicate completion or failure of each preparation step
       
Element: Analyse and record invalid preparation steps and take corrective action before repeating the procedure
       
Element: Present laboratory portions for analysis in appropriate containers with all required chain of custody documentation
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Apply established safe work practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
       
Element: Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts
       
Element: Ensure the safe disposal of all hazardous waste and spent or surplus samples
       
Element: Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents 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
Review client request to identify sample/analysis requirements, preparation methods and equipment involved 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimate safe times for the preparation of required sample portions 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Examine the recommended preparation method to identify critical steps that will affect the quality of analytical results 
 
 
 
 
Apply established safe work practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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