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

MSL975065 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply electrophoretic techniques

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL975065 - Apply electrophoretic techniques
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: Establish client needs
  • Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history
  • Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures
  • Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes
       
Element: Prepare samples and standards
  • Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample
  • Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements
  • Prepare validation checks for analytical portion
       
Element: Set up and optimise instrument
  • Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Start up and condition the instrument in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements
  • Check calibration status of instrument and perform any required calibration using specified standards and procedures
  • Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples
  • Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data
  • Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Process, analyse and record data
  • Confirm data is the result of valid measurements
  • Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations
  • Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision and units
  • Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel
  • Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results
  • Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results
       

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
Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history 
Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures 
Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures 
Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes 
Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample 
Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements 
Prepare validation checks for analytical portion 
Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures 
Start up and condition the instrument in accordance with workplace procedures 
Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements 
Check calibration status of instrument and perform any required calibration using specified standards and procedures 
Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures 
Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples 
Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data 
Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition in accordance with workplace procedures 
Confirm data is the result of valid measurements 
Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations 
Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision and units 
Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel 
Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results 
Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL975065 - Apply electrophoretic techniques
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MSL975065 - Apply electrophoretic techniques

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