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

MSL977005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Validate test methods

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL977005 - Validate test methods
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to validate test methods following defined protocols to ensure that they are based on sound scientific principles and are fit for the purpose for which they are to be used.This unit applies to senior technical officers, laboratory supervisors and technical specialists working in all industry sectors. All operations are performed in accordance with laboratory and/or workplace procedures. Validation includes all those procedures which ascertain a method's technical soundness, performance and suitability for its intended use. Validation is a documented program which provides a high degree of assurance that a specific testing method will consistently produce a reliable result. The nature of the testing method may be physical, chemical, microbiological or a combination of these. The quality of the test method is built in during its design stage, validated in its development stage, and confirmed in its 'use' stage.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Testing
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm equipment has been qualified and validated
  • Confirm that latest editions of manufacturer specifications and operating instructions are present
       
Element: Confirm that equipment, including computer systems, is installed according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Confirm that equipment operating instructions exist and conform to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Confirm that equipment operates according to manufacturer design specifications
       
Element: Verify that equipment calibration complies with appropriate standards
       
Element: Confirm equipment and computer systems are validated
       
Element: Confirm method has an acceptable level of uncertainty
       
Element: Validate test method according to defined protocol
  • Develop validation test protocol in consultation with appropriate personnel
       
Element: Seek authorisation from protocol from appropriate personnel
       
Element: Validate test method according to validation protocol
       
Element: Evaluate and record results
  • Evaluate validation results to confirm suitability of testing method
       
Element: Obtain approval for evaluation recommendations from appropriate personnel
       
Element: Record and file validation records
       
Element: Issue validated method according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Evaluate staff training needs and document appropriately
       
Element: Recommend update of relevant documentation as a result of the validation
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm that latest editions of manufacturer specifications and operating instructions are present 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Develop validation test protocol in consultation with appropriate personnel 
 
 
Evaluate validation results to confirm suitability of testing method 
 
 
 
 
 

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