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?
Establish client needs and schedule analysis
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Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history Completed |
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Record sample description, compare with specification and record and report discrepancies Completed |
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Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures Completed |
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Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes. Completed |
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Schedule analysis using workplace procedures Completed |
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Prepare samples and standards
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Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample Completed |
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Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements Completed |
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Prepare validation checks and/or calibration standards for analytical portions Completed |
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Use specialised procedures for ultra-trace samples and standard preparation as required Completed |
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Set up and optimise instrument and sub-systems
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Perform pre-use and safety checks using workplace procedures Completed |
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Assemble appropriate instrument sub-systems to construct the required analytical path Completed |
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Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures Completed |
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Check and optimise each instrument sub-system Completed |
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Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements Completed |
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Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required Completed |
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Perform analysis
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Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples Completed |
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Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data Completed |
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Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition as required Completed |
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Process and analyse data
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Confirm data is the result of valid measurements Completed |
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Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations Completed |
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Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision, uncertainty and units Completed |
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Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel Completed |
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Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results Completed |
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Maintain a safe work environment
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Identify risks, hazards, safety equipment and control measures associated with sample handling, preparation and analytical method Completed |
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Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for test method and materials to be tested Completed |
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Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts Completed |
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Ensure the safe disposal of laboratory waste Completed |
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Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures Completed |
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Maintain laboratory records
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Enter approved data and results into laboratory information management system (LIMS) Completed |
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Maintain equipment logs in accordance with workplace procedures Completed |
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Maintain security, integrity and traceability of samples and documentation Completed |
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Communicate results to appropriate personnel Completed |
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