Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL973013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic tests
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL973013 - Perform basic tests |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare samples and perform tests and measurements using standard methods with access to readily available advice from supervisors. This unit of competency applies to laboratory/field assistants working in all industry sectors. In general, they do not calibrate equipment and make only limited adjustments to the controls. They do not interpret or analyse results or troubleshoot equipment problems.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. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | |||
Competency Field | Testing |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare sample |
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Element: Interpret test requirements |
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Element: Identify hazards and workplace controls associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment |
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Element: Prepare sample in accordance with appropriate standard methods | ||||||||
Element: Check equipment before use |
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Element: Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions | ||||||||
Element: Identify faulty or unsafe equipment and report to appropriate personnel | ||||||||
Element: Check calibration status of equipment and report any out-of-calibration items to appropriate personnel | ||||||||
Element: Perform tests on samples |
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Element: Conduct tests in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Record data in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Perform calculations on data as required | ||||||||
Element: Identify and report out of specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel | ||||||||
Element: Shut down equipment in accordance with operating procedures | ||||||||
Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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Element: Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts | ||||||||
Element: Ensure safe disposal of laboratory and hazardous wastes | ||||||||
Element: Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents as required |