Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the induction of an employee into scientific/technical work within an enterprise. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency is applicable to samplers/testers, production operators and field assistants working in all industry sectors. Industry representatives have provided case studies to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and to show its relevance in a workplace setting. These are found at the end of this unit of competency under the section 'This competency in practice'. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Work within enterprise structure and culture |
1.1. Demonstrate broad knowledge of enterprise business ethics, goals, products and/or scientific/technical services 1.2. Identify key enterprise sites and functions and their contribution to product range and quality |
2. Work in accordance with workplace agreements and/or legislative requirements |
2.1. Locate key workplace information and apply it correctly 2.2. Follow enterprise policy and procedures relating to employment, security, confidentiality and reporting lines 2.3. Perform all work activities in accordance with relevant environmental management procedures, including sustainable energy principles and work practices |
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 3.3. Recognise and locate the equipment and resources required for everyday work 3.4. Interpret work instructions correctly and seek clarification if necessary 3.5. Follow work instructions to perform scientific/technical tasks safely and efficiently 3.6. Maintain own work area, equipment and materials in a safe and organised manner according to enterprise policy and procedures |
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 4.3. Undertake duties in a positive manner to enhance workplace cooperation and efficiency |
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 |
6. Identify own learning needs |
6.1. Identify career options and training opportunities in the enterprise 6.2. Consult appropriate personnel to identify own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment. This unit of competency may be assessed with:
Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly. Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. The language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required to undertake the unit of competency in a work like environment. |
This competency in practice |
Industry representatives have provided the case studies below to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and show its relevance in a workplace setting. Environmental At the start of an induction program, the supervisor asks two new laboratory assistants to introduce themselves to all the staff individually and find out about three major tasks that each person regularly performs. In addition, they watch the company's induction video, complete the necessary paperwork and are assigned a locker and safety equipment. At the end of the day, they report back to the supervisor. On Day Two, the supervisor assigns them to an experienced technician and asks them to shadow him/her. At the end of the day the new assistants are asked to describe two tests they have observed and outline some of the major safety issues involved with each one. On Day Three, they begin bench work by helping to conduct routine tests, such as titrations of industrial waste water samples under guidance of a technician. Manufacturing A laboratory assistant was required to complete the company's induction program during their first week of employment. The assistant completed the following activities:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Codes of practice |
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, it is expected the latest version will be used |
Standards , codes , procedures and /or enterprise requirements |
Standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise requirements may include:
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Business ethics |
Business ethics may include:
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Enterprise sites |
Enterprise sites may include:
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Key functions |
Key functions may include:
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Sources of workplace information |
Sources of workplace information may include:
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Workplace agreements , policies and procedures |
Workplace agreements, policies and procedures may include:
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Legislative requirements |
Legislative requirements may involve:
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Sustainable energy principles and work practices |
Sustainable energy principles and work practices may include:
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Scientific and technical support |
Scientific and technical support may include:
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Equipment and resources |
Equipment and resources will vary according to:
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Occupational health and safety (OHS ) and environmental management requirements |
OHS and environmental management requirements
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Communication/organisation |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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