The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Receive samples and process associated request forms
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Check samples and request form details before they are accepted Completed |
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Return samples and request forms that do not comply with requirements to source with reasons for non-acceptance Completed |
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Log samples, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody Completed |
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Distribute samples for local testing or dispatch samples to other testing facilities Completed |
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Store samples appropriately where testing or transport is to be delayed Completed |
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Prepare for safe microbiological work and aseptic applications
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Select work area and equipment required for the safe handling of materials that may contain micro-organisms of specified risk groups Completed |
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Wear protective apparel, replacing it when contamination is suspected Completed |
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Apply correct disinfection procedures to work areas before and after use Completed |
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Locate relevant emergency equipment for timely response to microbiological accidents Completed |
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Apply standard precautions when handling biological materials Completed |
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Minimise the production and release of aerosols, using biological safety cabinets where necessary Completed |
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Clean spills, and report all spills and suspected incidents to supervisor Completed |
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Wash hands before and after laboratory work and when contamination is suspected Completed |
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Ensure the safe disposal of biohazardous materials and other laboratory wastes in accordance with enterprise procedures Completed |
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Process samples for direct examination
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Prepare thin smears of samples for subsequent staining to enable microscopic identification of cells Completed |
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Prepare liquid films of specimens for direct observation for motility or cell structure Completed |
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Prepare samples to concentrate material for subsequent staining or microscopy Completed |
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Prepare pure cultures for microbiological work and aseptic applications
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Select culture media to maximise growth of micro-organisms and cells Completed |
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Inoculate media aseptically, applying techniques suitable for purpose of culture Completed |
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Incubate inoculated media in conditions to optimise growth of organisms and cells Completed |
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Subculture on suitable media to optimise production of pure cultures Completed |
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Perform procedures that can assist in the identification of micro-organisms
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Select staining techniques to demonstrate required cellular characteristics Completed |
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Stain prepared films to demonstrate diagnostically useful characteristics Completed |
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Inoculate and incubate media with pure cultures to assist in the biochemical and immunological identification of micro-organisms Completed |
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Perform tests on pure cultures to assist in the biochemical and immunological identification of micro-organisms Completed |
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Estimate the number and/or size of micro-organisms in samples
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Count cells in undiluted samples to indicate the dilution necessary to reliably count organisms in culture Completed |
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Prepare serial dilutions of samples aseptically for culture and colony counting Completed |
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Count colonies for calculating number of viable organisms per unit volume Completed |
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Count micro-organisms in samples and cultures using spectrometric and electronic methodologies, where relevant Completed |
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Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with enterprise procedures, where relevant Completed |
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Contribute to antibiotic sensitivity testing where required
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Prepare inoculum suitable for antibiotic sensitivity testing Completed |
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Dispense or position antibiotic discs as indicated by enterprise protocol Completed |
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Incubate inoculated media under conditions to maximise growth of cultured organism Completed |
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Read and record sensitivity reactions, noting phenomena that can assist in the correct interpretation of results Completed |
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Maintain records of laboratory work
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Make entries on report forms or into computer systems, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required Completed |
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Maintain instrument logs as required by accreditation checklists Completed |
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Maintain security and confidentiality of all clinical information, laboratory data and records Completed |
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