Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL976003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | MSL976003 - Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to evaluate and select test methods and/or procedures that are relevant to the current and evolving scope of the laboratory's operations. Selection of test methods and/or procedures may involve the appraisal of new and emerging technologies and may inform decision making about possible extension of the laboratory's scope. Alternatively, it may relate to existing testing requirements, 'one-off' tests, client's special requirements or new tests required to satisfy new legislative, accreditation, licensing or regulatory requirements.This unit of competency is applicable to senior technical officers, technical specialists and laboratory supervisors working in all industry sectors. They are required to demonstrate wide ranging, highly specialised technical skills. They are expected to execute sound judgement in the selection of appropriate methodology under the broad guidance of scientists/medical staff/engineers. All operations must comply with relevant standards, appropriate procedures and/or workplace requirements.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: MSL925002 Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties MSL916003 Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area Holistic assessment methods include: review of selection briefs and/or selection proficiency tests completed by candidate review of records completed by the candidate over a period of time to confirm consistency in method selection feedback from peers and supervisors about the candidate’s ability to evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures in accordance with relevant standards and/or workplace requirements oral or written questioning to establish basis of selection of test methods and/or procedures. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: a standard laboratory equipped with appropriate equipment, analytical instruments and reagents, SOPs and test methods Australian and international regulatory standards relevant to scope of laboratory operations. 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 |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Determine sample characteristics and testing requirements |
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Element: Evaluate possible test methods and/or procedures |
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Element: Recommend appropriate test methods and/or procedures |
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Element: Confirm and document selected methods and/or procedures |
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