Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of analytical tests and measurements in a standard laboratory environment.
The unit applies to individuals who apply basic laboratory principles to standard testing applications in industries related to the production of food and wine.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for testing | 1.1 Identify and confirm job requirements 1.2 Confirm availability of required materials and services to meet testing requirements 1.3 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential workplace health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures 1.4 Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment as per manufacturers' specification 1.5 Register samples and prepare for testing 1.6 Select, prepare and check equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 1.7 Identify and report defects in samples, test materials and equipment |
2. Perform testing | 2.1 Carry out test methods according to workplace procedures 2.2 Use equipment and materials in accordance with workplace procedures 2.3 Read and interpret results accurately 2.4 Identify and address non-conformance results in accordance with workplace processes |
3. Complete testing | 3.1 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by the testing in accordance with workplace waste management policies 3.2 Clean and sanitise equipment and work surfaces after use according to workplace requirements 3.3 Complete records according to workplace requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret information from a variety of workplace documents |
Writing | Record workplace information using industry-specific vocabulary |
Numeracy | Accurately interpret readings from gauges and scales |
Get the work done | Problem solve issues as they arise |
Sectors
Laboratory (LAB)