List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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
Identify specimens and request forms that do not comply with workplace requirements
Record any discrepancies and indicate action required
Register samples in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee
Prepare work area for safe and effective workflows
Perform pre-use checks to ensure processor is fit for purpose
Inspect processor reagents for deterioration and adequate volume, and report any items requiring replacement
Record any issues that may impact on sample integrity and indicate action required
Check reagents are in sequential order
Select processor program for routine and non-routine samples
Perform pre-use check to ensure embedding centre is fit for purpose and uninterrupted embedding of processor load
Embed tissue types in correct orientation and characteristics that minimise tissue loss and artefacts during microtomy
Apply procedures to prevent cross-contamination between tissues
Inspect blocks, reject and re-embed items that do not meet quality control standards
Label required number of microscope slides in accordance with workplace traceability requirements
Check the flotation bath is ready and satisfactory for use
Prepare and adjust all external parts of a microtome and associated equipment for routine sample processing
Secure block in microtome following specified safety directions
Orientate the block correctly for each specific tissue in order to maintain sample integrity and minimise artefacts
Cut representative sections at the required thickness according to needs of subsequent procedures, maintaining sample integrity, minimising artefacts and conserving tissue for further testing
Float sections onto water bath to flatten tissues and pick up sections onto microscope slides ensuring patient identification on slides matches that on the block
Compare the blocks and sections ensuring the tissue on slides matches that in the blocks
Apply procedures to prevent cross-contamination between patient tissues
Identify, troubleshoot and resolve common section quality control issues
Inspect sections and reject any that do not meet quality control standards
Prepare any labile reagents for immediate use
Select reagents for specified technique, ensuring reagent sequence matches workplace procedure
Stain sections in accordance with workplace procedures using the required quality control section and accommodating any authorised variations
Mount slides using medium compatible with staining technique ensuring no bubbles
Examine control sections microscopically to ensure expected staining outcomes are achieved
Confirm microscopically that the type/disease is appropriate and still present in the control sections for each stain
Label specimens in accordance with workplace traceability requirements
Collate, approve and release slides to pathologist in accordance with workplace procedures
Complete control stain quality assessment forms to report quality control outcome
File and store samples to facilitate efficient retrieval as required
Maintain instrument logs as required by accreditation checks

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL975057 - Perform histological tests

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Assessment Record Sheet

MSL975057 - Perform histological tests

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