Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL974001A Prepare, standardise and use solutions
Application
This unit of competency covers the ability to prepare, standardise and monitor the quality of solutions.
This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory technicians working in all industry sectors.
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 solutions |
1.1 |
Select appropriate procedure for solution preparation |
1.2 |
Select equipment, materials and solvent of specified purity |
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1.3 |
Measure appropriate quantities of reagents for solution preparation and record data. |
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1.4 |
Select and assemble specified laboratory equipment and appropriate grade of glassware |
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1.5 |
Perform specified dilutions |
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1.6 |
Prepare solutions to achieve homogeneous mix of the specified concentration |
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1.7 |
Label and store solutions to maintain identity and stability |
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2 |
Standardise and use volumetric solutions |
2.1 |
Assemble appropriate laboratory equipment |
2.2 |
Perform serial dilutions as required |
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2.3 |
Standardise the solution to the required specified range and precision |
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2.4 |
Label and store solutions to maintain identity and stability |
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2.5 |
Use standard volumetric solutions to determine concentration of unknown solutions |
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3 |
Calculate and record data |
3.1 |
Calculate specified concentrations |
3.2 |
Use authorised procedure if data is to be modified |
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3.3 |
Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures, as required |
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3.4 |
Record all relevant details according to laboratory procedures and report results |
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3.5 |
Report concentration with appropriate units |
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4 |
Monitor the quality of laboratory solutions |
4.1 |
Check solutions for visual deterioration and expiry date |
4.2 |
Re-standardise or dispose of dated or deteriorated solutions |
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4.3 |
Record details and label solutions according to laboratory procedures |
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5 |
Maintain a safe work environment |
5.1 |
Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
5.2 |
Clean up spills using appropriate techniques to protect personnel, work area and environment |
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5.3 |
Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts |
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5.4 |
Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal |
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5.5 |
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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Solutions |
Solutions may include, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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Checking useability of solutions |
Checking useability of solutions includes, but is not limited to, one or more of:
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Established safe work practices |
Established safe work practices include, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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WHS and environmental management requirements |
WHS and environmental management requirements · 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 MSL974001A Prepare, standardise and use solutions
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa