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Evidence Guide: MSL974033 - Perform food tests

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MSL974033 - Perform food tests

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

Interpret and schedule test requirements

  1. Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment/instruments involved
  2. Identify hazards and workplace controls associated with the sample, preparation/test methods, reagents and/or equipment
  3. Plan parallel work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple sets of samples
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. Register samples in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee
  2. Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Prepare samples and standards in accordance with food testing requirements
Register samples in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee

Completed
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Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures

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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
  2. Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with relevant workplace and operating procedures
  3. Check equipment calibration using specified standards and procedures
  4. Inspect reagents required for quality issues including visual checks and expiry
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

Completed
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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
  2. Perform tests and/or procedures on samples and standards in accordance with specified methods
  3. Shut down equipment in accordance with operating procedures
Operate equipment/instruments in accordance with test method requirements

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

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Shut down equipment in accordance with operating procedures

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Process, analyse and record data

  1. Record test data noting atypical observations
  2. Interpret 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
  6. Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results
Record test data noting atypical observations

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Interpret graphs and compute results for all samples from these graphs

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Ensure calculated values are consistent with reference standards and expectations

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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

Completed
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Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results

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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
  2. Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
  3. Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal
  4. Care for and store equipment and reagents in accordance with workplace procedures
Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel

Completed
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Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts

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

Completed
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Care for and store equipment and reagents in accordance with workplace procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge