Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL953001 - Receive and prepare samples for testing	Foundation skill information added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements amended.	19/Jul/2018
Is superseded by and equivalent to MSL953005 - Receive and prepare samples for testing		19/Dec/2022

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	20/Jul/2018

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
RII - Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package	Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package	3.0-9.0
AMP - Australian Meat Processing Training Package	Australian Meat Processing Training Package	4.0,5.0-6.0,7.0-8.0
MSL - Laboratory Operations	Laboratory Operations	2.0-3.2

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
MSL40118 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques	Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques	Superseded	1-3
RII40715 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision	Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision	Superseded	2-3
RII40720 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction	Certificate IV in Civil Construction	Current	1-2
MSL30118 - Certificate III in Laboratory Skills	Certificate III in Laboratory Skills	Superseded	1-2
MSL20118 - Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement	Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement	Superseded	1
RII40615 - Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations	Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations	Superseded	2-4
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CodeSort Table listing Skill sets that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Skill sets that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
MSLSS00001 - Histotechnology Skill Set	Histotechnology Skill Set	Superseded	1
AMPSS00037 - Meat Industry Microbiological Testing Skill Set	Meat Industry Microbiological Testing Skill Set	Current	2
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	019909	Laboratory Technology

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	019909	Laboratory Technology	20/Jul/2018

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version was released in MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package Release 2.0.

Supersedes and equivalent to MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing. Foundation skill information added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements amended.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to log samples, check sample documentation, and schedule and prepare samples for testing in accordance with workplace procedures. This unit does not include testing, tissue processing or similar techniques.

This unit of competency applies to field and laboratory assistants in all industry sectors who receive and prepare samples as part/all of their job in a sample reception area.

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

Sampling

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Log samples	1.1	Record date (and time of arrival, if required) of samples at workplace
		1.2	Check and match samples with request forms before they are accepted
		1.3	Enter details of samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
		1.4	Apply required document tracking procedures
		1.5	Process 'urgent' test requests according to workplace requirements
		1.6	Ensure security and traceability of all information, laboratory data and records

2	Address client and customer service issues	2.1	Report to referring client/supervisor when samples and request forms do not comply with workplace requirements
		2.2	Maintain confidentiality of all client/workplace data and information
		2.3	Ensure that information provided to customers is accurate, relevant and authorised for release
		2.4	Deal with customers politely and efficiently and in accordance with workplace procedures
		2.4

3	Prepare samples for testing	3.1	Perform physical separation of the samples, as required
		3.2	Prepare the required number of sub-samples
		3.3	Perform chemical separation of the samples, as required
		3.4	Place samples in appropriate transport media, as required
		3.5	Monitor and control sample conditions before, during and after processing

4	Distribute samples	4.1	Group samples requiring similar testing requirements
		4.2	Distribute samples to workstations maintaining sample integrity
		4.3	Distribute request forms for data entry or filing in accordance with workplace procedures
		4.4	Check that samples and relevant request forms have been received by laboratory personnel

5	Maintain a safe work area and environment	5.1	Apply safe work practices to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
		5.2	Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety when sampling, processing, transferring or disposing of samples
		5.3	Report all accidents and spillages to supervisor
		5.4	Clean up splashes and spillages immediately using appropriate techniques and precautions
		5.5	Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
		5.6	Ensure the safe disposal of hazardous materials and other laboratory wastes

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Writing skills to accurately label samples.

Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

Equivalent to MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing, Release 1.

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

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version was released in MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package Release 2.0.

Supersedes and equivalent to MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing. Foundation skill information added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements amended.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:

safely received and registered at least 10 samples into a laboratory information management system LIMS (or simulated to reflect an actual LIMS), checking samples for history, acceptable transport conditions and complete documentation
appropriately prepared at least 3 different types of samples for testing in accordance with workplace procedures, including:

accurately labelling, preparing, sub-sampling and storing samples to maintain sample integrity and traceability.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

workplace procedures for the receipt, labelling, preparation, processing, documentation, distribution and storage of samples used in job role
requirements of specified sample types for specific tests handled in job role
potentially hazardous and unstable nature of samples
importance of maintaining effective customer relations
importance of and requirements for sample storage and transport to maintain sample integrity
preparation processes for samples
sample preparation equipment used in job role
commonly identified non-conformances identified during sample reception and processing
safe work practices that must be followed:

handling, and storing hazardous materials and equipment in accordance with labels, (safety data sheets) SDS, manufacturer instructions, and workplace procedures and regulations
labelling of reagents and hazardous materials correctly
regularly cleaning and/or decontaminating equipment and work areas
using PPE, such as hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses, goggles, face guards, coveralls, gowns, body suits, respirators and safety boots

awareness of environmental sustainability issues as they relate to the work task
legal, ethical and work health and safety (WHS) requirements specific to the work task including traceability, confidentiality and security requirements of all client information, and laboratory data and records.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

a laboratory information management system (LIMS) system (or simulated to reflect an actual LIMS), and workplace procedures covering the receipt and preparation of samples for testing
sample containers, tubes, request forms and sample documentation
simulated samples when authentic samples are unavailable or inappropriate.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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

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MSL953003 - Receive and prepare samples for testing (Release 1)

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