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Evidence Guide: MSL974020 - Perform food tests

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MSL974020 - Perform food tests

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

Process data

  1. Record test data noting atypical observations
  2. Construct calibration graphs and compute results for all samples from these graphs
  3. Ensure calculated values are consistent with reference standards and expectations
  4. Record and report results in accordance with workplace procedures
  5. Determine if basic procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results
Record test data noting atypical observations

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Construct calibration graphs and compute results for all samples from these graphs

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Ensure calculated values are consistent with reference standards and expectations

Completed
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Record and report results in accordance with workplace procedures

Completed
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Determine if basic procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results

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Interpret and schedule test requirements

  1. Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment/instruments involved
Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment/instruments involved

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Identify hazards and workplace controls associated with the sample, preparation/test methods, reagents and/or equipment

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Plan parallel work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple sets of samples

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Receive and prepare food samples

  1. Log samples using standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Log samples using standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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Record sample description, compare with specification and note and report discrepancies

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Prepare samples and standards in accordance with food testing requirements

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Check equipment before use

  1. Set up equipment/instruments in accordance with test method requirements
Set up equipment/instruments in accordance with test method requirements

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Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with relevant workplace and operating procedures

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Check equipment calibration using specified standards and procedures

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Inspect reagents required for quality issues including visual checks and expiry

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Test samples to determine food components and characteristics

  1. Operate equipment/instruments in accordance with test method requirements
Operate equipment/instruments in accordance with test method requirements

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Perform tests/procedures on all samples and standards in accordance with specified methods

Completed
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Shut down equipment/instruments in accordance with operating procedures

  1. Record test data noting atypical observations
Record test data noting atypical observations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construct calibration graphs and compute results for all samples from these graphs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure calculated values are consistent with reference standards and expectations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record and report results in accordance with workplace procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine if basic procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results

Completed
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Maintain a safe work environment

  1. Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel

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Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts

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Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal

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Care for and store equipment and reagents as required

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Maintain laboratory records

  1. Make entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
Make entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required

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Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge