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

MSL974032 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform chemical tests and procedures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL974032 - Perform chemical tests and procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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 test requirements
  • Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment involved
  • Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation and test methods, reagents and/or equipment
  • Plan work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple samples
       
Element: Receive and prepare samples
  • Register samples in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee
  • Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Prepare samples and standards in accordance with chemical testing requirements
       
Element: Check equipment before use
  • Set up equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements
  • Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Check equipment calibration using specified standards and procedures
  • Inspect reagents required for quality issues including visual checks and expiry
  • Maintain equipment log in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Test samples to determine chemical species or properties
  • Operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements
  • Perform tests or procedures on all samples and standards in accordance with specified methods
  • Shut down equipment and instruments in accordance with operating procedures
       
Element: Process, interpret and record data
  • Record test data noting atypical observations and anomalies
  • Interpret calibration graphs and compute results for all samples from these graphs
  • Check calculated values for consistency with expectations
  • Record data and results in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results
  • Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
  • Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
  • Safely collect and dispose of laboratory and hazardous waste
  • Care for and store equipment and reagents in accordance with workplace procedures
       

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
Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment involved 
Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation and test methods, reagents and/or equipment 
Plan work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple samples 
Register samples in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee 
Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures 
Prepare samples and standards in accordance with chemical testing requirements 
Set up equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements 
Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures 
Check equipment calibration using specified standards and procedures 
Inspect reagents required for quality issues including visual checks and expiry 
Maintain equipment log in accordance with workplace procedures 
Operate equipment and instruments in accordance with test method requirements 
Perform tests or procedures on all samples and standards in accordance with specified methods 
Shut down equipment and instruments in accordance with operating procedures 
Record test data noting atypical observations and anomalies 
Interpret calibration graphs and compute results for all samples from these graphs 
Check calculated values for consistency with expectations 
Record data and results in accordance with workplace procedures 
Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results 
Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results 
Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel 
Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts 
Safely collect and dispose of laboratory and hazardous waste 
Care for and store equipment and reagents in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL974032 - Perform chemical tests and procedures
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSL974032 - Perform chemical tests and procedures

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