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Unit of competency details

FBPLAB2001 - Use basic laboratory equipment (Release 1)

Summary

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Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FDFLAB2011A - Use basic laboratory equipmentUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages Minor changes to Elements and Performance Criteria to clarify outcomes Foundation skills added 17/Dec/2018

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 18/Dec/2018

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 019909 Laboratory Technology  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 019909 Laboratory Technology  18/Dec/2018 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a range of basic laboratory equipment to accurately measure, weigh, separate and filter substances.

The unit applies to those who work in food and wine production and processing environments and carry out routine tests in line with established test methods and clear workplace procedures.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Laboratory (LAB)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare basic laboratory equipment for use

1.1 Identify and confirm job requirements

1.2 Select and fit personal protective equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications

1.3 Confirm availability of materials, services and equipment

1.4 Ensure laboratory equipment is clean, safe, calibrated and ready to use

2. Use basic laboratory equipment and techniques

2.1 Set up and operate equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 Use laboratory equipment to accurately weigh, measure, separate and filter

2.3 Read and interpret results accurately

2.4 Identify and address non-conforming results

3. Complete equipment operation

3.1 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated in accordance with workplace waste management policies

3.2 Clean and sanitise equipment and work surfaces after use in accordance with workplace requirements

3.3 Complete records according to workplace requirements

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Description 

Reading
  • Interpret work instructions accurately

Writing
  • Record workplace information using industry-specific vocabulary

Numeracy
  • Accurately interpret readings from gauges and scales

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FBPLAB2001 Use basic laboratory equipment

FDFLAB2011A Use basic laboratory equipment

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Minor changes to Elements and Performance Criteria to clarify outcomes

Foundation skills added

Equivalent unit

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Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has set up, accurately used and cleaned basic laboratory equipment to perform four tasks from the following list:

  • weighing
  • centrifuging
  • separating
  • pipetting
  • measuring
  • titrating
  • sterilising.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • purpose and methods of use for a range of basic laboratory equipment
  • purpose and methods used to calibrate equipment
  • operation of equipment and instrumentation components
  • standard tests carried out in the workplace and their purpose
  • health and safety requirements for hazards and controls relevant to work role
  • environmental issues and controls relevant to work role
  • safety data sheets (SDS) for chemicals used
  • workplace requirements for recording and reporting problems
  • cleaning and sanitising requirements of equipment and work area.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a standard laboratory or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • a laboratory space equipped with basic test equipment, sterilisation equipment, common measuring instruments, disinfecting and sterilising agents and media
  • specifications:
  • standard methods, workplace procedures, SDS and equipment manuals.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4

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