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Evidence Guide: MSL975047 - Apply complex instrumental techniques

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MSL975047 - Apply complex instrumental techniques

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

Perform analysis

  1. Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples
  2. Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data
  3. Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition as required
Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples

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Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data

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Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition as required

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Establish client needs and schedule analysis

  1. Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history
Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history

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

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Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures

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Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes.

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Schedule analysis using workplace procedures

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Prepare samples and standards

  1. Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample
Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample

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Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements

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Prepare validation checks and/or calibration standards for analytical portions

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Use specialised procedures for ultra-trace samples and standard preparation as required

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Set up and optimise instrument and sub-systems

  1. Perform pre-use and safety checks using workplace procedures
Perform pre-use and safety checks using workplace procedures

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Assemble appropriate instrument sub-systems to construct the required analytical path

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Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures

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Check and optimise each instrument sub-system

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Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements

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Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required

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Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures

  1. Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples
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

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Process and analyse data

  1. Confirm data is the result of valid measurements
Confirm data is the result of valid measurements

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Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations

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Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision, uncertainty and units

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Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel

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Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results

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Maintain laboratory records

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

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge