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Evidence Guide: MSL935008 - Monitor the quality of test results and data

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MSL935008 - Monitor the quality of test results and data

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Verify accuracy of data and technical records

  1. Retrieve and collate all relevant data files and technical records for the specified time interval, tests, product range or project
  2. Inspect data records to check the integrity of data entry, alterations, transfers and calculations
  3. Confirm that technical records contain sufficient information to provide an audit trail for the tests involved
Retrieve and collate all relevant data files and technical records for the specified time interval, tests, product range or project

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Inspect data records to check the integrity of data entry, alterations, transfers and calculations

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Confirm that technical records contain sufficient information to provide an audit trail for the tests involved

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Assess the quality of data and results

  1. Use charts and tables to determine whether data and results are within specified limits
  2. Analyse data trends and results for blanks, duplicates and/or check samples to detect systematic uncertainties
  3. Use statistical tests and workplace procedures to check data acceptability
  4. Check that estimations of uncertainties are reasonable and consistent with test method, client or product specification requirements
  5. Identify results that cannot be reconciled with technical records and/or expected outcomes
Use charts and tables to determine whether data and results are within specified limits

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Analyse data trends and results for blanks, duplicates and/or check samples to detect systematic uncertainties

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Use statistical tests and workplace procedures to check data acceptability

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Check that estimations of uncertainties are reasonable and consistent with test method, client or product specification requirements

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Identify results that cannot be reconciled with technical records and/or expected outcomes

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Identify potential causes for unacceptable results

  1. Review user checks and calibration performance records to confirm that equipment or instrument meets test specifications
  2. Check for obvious sources of interferences that may have occurred during measurements
  3. Review technical records to identify human or environmental factors that could affect reliability of results
  4. Review records of sample collection and preparation to confirm chain of custody requirements and adherence to sampling procedures
  5. Check that any documented deviations from sampling procedures and/or test methods were technically justified and authorised
  6. Check the condition of sampling equipment and/or stored samples if available and appropriate
Review user checks and calibration performance records to confirm that equipment or instrument meets test specifications

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Check for obvious sources of interferences that may have occurred during measurements

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Review technical records to identify human or environmental factors that could affect reliability of results

Completed
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Review records of sample collection and preparation to confirm chain of custody requirements and adherence to sampling procedures

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Check that any documented deviations from sampling procedures and/or test methods were technically justified and authorised

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Check the condition of sampling equipment and/or stored samples if available and appropriate

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Report findings to relevant personnel

  1. Summarise the quality of test results and data in required workplace formats
  2. Record potential sources or instances of non-conforming work and assess their significance for current and previously completed work
  3. Recommend appropriate preventative and/or corrective actions to improve work activities or rectify issues
  4. Prepare reports in a format and style consistent with their intended use and workplace guidelines
Summarise the quality of test results and data in required workplace formats

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Record potential sources or instances of non-conforming work and assess their significance for current and previously completed work

Completed
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Recommend appropriate preventative and/or corrective actions to improve work activities or rectify issues

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Prepare reports in a format and style consistent with their intended use and workplace guidelines

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge