Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL973006A Prepare trial batches for evaluation
Application
This unit of competency covers the ability to prepare trial batches of materials for evaluation. Materials can include soil, minerals and manufactured products, such as concrete, asphalt, food, plastics, paint and other industrial chemicals.
This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory assistants working in all industry sectors. It describes work conducted by laboratory assistants, generally working under the guidance of a senior technician or laboratory supervisor/manager.
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
Testing
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 |
Prepare for trial batch mixing |
1.1 |
Identify the job, materials, appropriate procedures and safety requirements |
1.2 |
Record description of the job to be undertaken, compare with specification and report any variations |
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1.3 |
Select and prepare tools, equipment and materials in accordance with job requirements |
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1.4 |
Confirm the properties and quantities of materials to be used |
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1.5 |
Confirm that the required materials are available and ready for use |
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2 |
Mix trial batch for evaluation |
2.1 |
Measure out quantities of materials ready for mixing |
2.2 |
Mix the materials according to established procedures |
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2.3 |
Discharge the mixture ready for inspection and testing according to established procedures |
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2.4 |
Record details of the mix and any observations according to established procedures |
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3 |
Evaluate properties of the mixture by inspection and standard test methods |
3.1 |
Obtain representative samples of the mix for testing |
3.2 |
Use established procedures and metrology concepts to perform specified tests and calculations |
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3.3 |
Handle and transport samples in accordance with established procedures |
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3.4 |
Label samples and record details in accordance with established procedures |
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4 |
Clean equipment and dispose of materials |
4.1 |
Clean mixing, measuring, sampling and testing equipment after use |
4.2 |
Return unused materials to storage |
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4.3 |
Dispose of excess materials safely and ethically |
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5 |
Maintain records |
5.1 |
Record data in accordance with established procedures |
5.2 |
Maintain equipment records in accordance with established procedures |
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5.3 |
Maintain confidentiality of workplace information |
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6 |
Maintain a safe work environment |
6.1 |
Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
6.2 |
Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts |
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6.3 |
Ensure safe disposal of laboratory and hazardous wastes |
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6.4 |
Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents as required |
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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Safety procedures |
Safety procedures include, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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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 · accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health, where relevant |
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL973006A Prepare trial batches for evaluation
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa