Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MSL924004 Use laboratory application software. Wording broadened to allow for use of digital devices other than computers. Changes to Performance Criteria, including reworking of Element 3 and adjustments to various sections to reflect appropriate level of skills. Changes to Knowledge Evidence to better tailor information to a laboratory context.
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to use enterprise laboratory-specific software such as laboratory information management systems, quality information management systems, laboratory instrument software, middleware and quality control data management systems.
This unit of competency applies to technical officers and laboratory technicians in all industry sectors. It describes the use of software packages for the storage, retrieval, analysis and display of data and/or information. There is no expectation that candidates would be able to customise the software to meet specific needs.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Competency Field
Data
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Access application software |
1.1 Identify software required for the task 1.2 Open software from digital device using required log in details 1.3 Use information sources to locate details of software features and instructions for its use |
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2. Use software for specified purposes |
2.1 Follow software procedures to generate or input scientific data into a computing system 2.2 Use search functions for the retrieval of required data 2.3 Select or export data for numerical and graphical analyses/visualisation using software features to achieve required outcome 2.4 Use application features for efficient computation |
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3. Produce reports of retrieved data and/or processed data |
3.1 Generate report containing required data using features of the software package 3.2 Prepare report for distribution by ensuring it is accurate and complete 3.3 Maintain data in accordance with workplace procedures. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Problem-solving skills to refine searches to retrieve data.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL9240024 Use laboratory application software.
Links
MSL Laboratory Operations Companion Volume Implementation Guide is available from VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa
