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MSL955002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise a robotic sample preparation system

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL955002 - Supervise a robotic sample preparation system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to ensure that a workplace's robotic sample preparation system operates safely and continuously to provide clients with samples that meet their specifications. This includes prioritising and planning job sequences, solving common system problems as they arise and working closely with system operators to ensure safety and achievement of production targets and quality standards. Personnel are not expected to undertake system repairs, servicing or non-routine cleaning and maintenance.This unit of competency applies to laboratory supervisors in charge of robotic sample preparation systems in the mining industry sector. 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. Therefore, this unit of competency may also be relevant for some laboratories in the construction materials testing and manufacturing 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: Plan work for shift
  • Review job requests to determine nature of samples, required parameters and any specific client instructions or preparation methods for each
  • Assess hazards associated with samples and identify the need for specific safety equipment and safe work procedures
  • Determine job sequence after consideration of the dryness of samples, need for further drying or pre-treatment and client/production priorities
  • Record job sequence and confirm details with operators
       
Element: Oversee system set-up
  • Check that data entry for samples is complete, accurate and matches accompanying documentation
  • Check that sample preparation parameters assigned to each sample are appropriate and adjust as necessary
  • Conduct pre-use system checks, make necessary system adjustments and authorise start-up
       
Element: Assess hazards associated with samples and identify the need for specific safety equipment and safe work procedures
       
Element: Determine job sequence after consideration of the dryness of samples, need for further drying or pre-treatment and client/production priorities
       
Element: Record job sequence and confirm details with operators
  • Check that data entry for samples is complete, accurate and matches accompanying documentation
       
Element: Check that sample preparation parameters assigned to each sample are appropriate and adjust as necessary
       
Element: Conduct pre-use system checks, make necessary system adjustments and authorise start-up
       
Element: Monitor system performance and recover from errors and breakdowns
  • Conduct regular system checks to determine whether system outputs are consistent with normal operation
       
Element: Conduct regular visual checks to identify signs of malfunction, equipment wear or impending system failure
       
Element: Interpret error codes and analyse system/equipment outputs to investigate the nature of problems
       
Element: Shut down and/or isolate faulty system components to enable safe investigation and continuation of unaffected work tasks
       
Element: Troubleshoot causes of common system problems and take appropriate corrective actions within scope of responsibility and technical competence
       
Element: Seek advice when problems are beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge
       
Element: Arrange for servicing and/or repairs in response to mechanical breakdowns
       
Element: Prior to re-start, conduct pre-use checks, adjust job sequence and sample preparation parameters and re-synchronise system components as necessary
       
Element: Maintain system safety
  • Provide information and training as required to operators about sample and system hazards, required safe work procedures and use of safety/personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Check that that safety equipment and required PPE is available and fit for purpose
       
Element: Conduct regular checks to ensure that operators work safely when handling hazardous samples, operating the system and performing authorised cleaning/maintenance of system components
       
Element: Maintain system records
  • Check data, results and comments entered by operators for each shift into system for completeness and accuracy
       
Element: Maintain the security, integrity and traceability of samples and system documentation
       
Element: Record and report system/equipment use, errors, breakdowns, maintenance and repairs in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Contribute to system improvements
  • Identify and report opportunities to improve system safety to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Examine system logs and outputs to identify instances or emerging trends of sub-standard performance
       
Element: Recommend appropriate preventative/corrective actions for improving performance to relevant personnel
       
Element: Implement authorised system improvements
       
Element: Train operators to improve performance and minimise recurrence of preventable problems
       

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 job requests to determine nature of samples, required parameters and any specific client instructions or preparation methods for each 
Assess hazards associated with samples and identify the need for specific safety equipment and safe work procedures 
Determine job sequence after consideration of the dryness of samples, need for further drying or pre-treatment and client/production priorities 
Record job sequence and confirm details with operators 
Check that data entry for samples is complete, accurate and matches accompanying documentation 
Check that sample preparation parameters assigned to each sample are appropriate and adjust as necessary 
Conduct pre-use system checks, make necessary system adjustments and authorise start-up 
 
 
Check that data entry for samples is complete, accurate and matches accompanying documentation 
 
 
Conduct regular system checks to determine whether system outputs are consistent with normal operation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provide information and training as required to operators about sample and system hazards, required safe work procedures and use of safety/personal protective equipment (PPE) 
 
 
Check data, results and comments entered by operators for each shift into system for completeness and accuracy 
 
 
Identify and report opportunities to improve system safety to appropriate personnel 
 
 
 
 

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