Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL912001A Work within a laboratory/field workplace (induction)
Application
This unit of competency covers the induction of an employee into scientific/technical work within a workplace.
This unit of competency is applicable to samplers/testers, production operators and field assistants working in all industry sectors.
While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Communication/organisation
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Work within workplace structure and culture |
1.1 |
Demonstrate broad knowledge of workplace business ethics, goals, products and/or scientific/technical services |
1.2 |
Identify key workplace sites and functions and their contribution to product range and quality |
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2 |
Work in accordance with workplace agreements and/or legislative requirements |
2.1 |
Locate key workplace information and apply it correctly |
2.2 |
Follow workplace policy and procedures relating to employment, security, confidentiality and reporting lines |
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2.3 |
Perform all work activities in accordance with relevant environmental management procedures, including sustainability principles and work practices |
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3 |
Provide scientific/technical support |
3.1 |
Identify workplace roles and responsibilities of scientific/technical personnel |
3.2 |
Identify typical tasks and calendar of events in work area |
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3.3 |
Recognise and locate the equipment and resources required for everyday work |
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3.4 |
Interpret work instructions correctly and seek clarification if necessary |
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3.5 |
Follow work instructions to perform scientific/technical tasks safely and efficiently |
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3.6 |
Maintain own work area, equipment and materials in a safe and organised manner according to workplace policy and procedures |
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4 |
Organise daily work efficiently |
4.1 |
Assess and prioritise work load according to level of responsibility |
4.2 |
Advise supervisor if additional resources or support are required to improve performance |
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4.3 |
Undertake duties in a positive manner to enhance workplace cooperation and efficiency |
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5 |
Accept responsibility for quality of own work |
5.1 |
Monitor and adjust work practices to ensure that the quality of outputs is maintained |
5.2 |
Identify and report opportunities for improvements in procedures, processes and equipment in work area |
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6 |
Identify own learning needs |
6.1 |
Identify career options and training opportunities in the workplace |
6.2 |
Consult appropriate personnel to identify own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements |
Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements include the latest version of one or more of:
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Business ethics |
Business ethics include:
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Workplace sites |
Workplace sites include, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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Key functions |
Key functions include one or more of:
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Sources of workplace information |
Sources of workplace information include, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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Workplace agreements, policies and procedures |
Workplace agreements, policies and procedures include, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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Legislative requirements |
Legislative requirements involve, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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Sustainable energy principles and work practices |
Sustainable energy principles and work practices include one or more of:
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Scientific and technical support |
Scientific and technical support include one or more of:
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Equipment and resources |
Equipment and resources will be determined by the scope and nature of the workplace's products, scientific/technical functions and services |
WHS and environmental management requirements |
WHS and environmental management requirements include: · complying with WHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time · applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL912001A Work within a laboratory/field workplace (induction)
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa