Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL975010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform fire assay techniques
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL975010 - Perform fire assay techniques |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to safely extract a range of precious metals from their host matrices in readiness for analysis. The unit also covers the ability to select and/or modify laboratory methods to suit particular ores and to ensure total recovery.This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory personnel working in the mineral assay industry sector.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgment of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). This unit of competency may be assessed with: MSL975020 Apply routine spectrometric techniques Holistic assessment methods include: observation of the candidate review of quality control performance and analytical results traceable to assay samples prepared by the candidate review of sample records prepared by the candidate feedback from supervisors, peers and/or clients about the candidate’s ability to safely and efficiently extract a range of precious metals from their host matrices in readiness for analysis, provide acceptable buttons and prills, and troubleshoot and correct common recovery failures written/oral questioning about relevant mineral chemistry principles, precious metal recovery steps, typical problems and corrective actions. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: client requests/documentation, including client profile, sample identification, sample receipt, storage and analyses, and required preparation method/and service charges a variety of precious metal ore samples fire assay methods, examples of assay records, equipment, materials and reagents assay equipment, including: mixing equipment and balances fusion and muffle furnaces and associated spares temperature sensors and hotplates compressed air service, extraction systems and fuel supply lines pots, cupels, pouring equipment, pot loader, trolleys, moulds, tongs and hammers safety equipment and workplace safety procedures. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience. Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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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: Classify ore samples and select fluxing method |
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Element: Prepare for precious metal recovery |
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Element: Recover precious metals from ore sample |
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Element: Troubleshoot and correct failed recovery |
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Element: Perform daily maintenance of assay equipment |
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