Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL975012A Provide input to production trials
Application
This unit of competency covers the ability to work closely with production personnel to conduct a routine trial to adjust formulations or develop products and processes following preliminary laboratory work. The unit covers monitoring critical process parameters, collecting and testing of samples, and analysing results. The unit does not cover the planning and management of the trial, development of product briefs or the troubleshooting of equipment and production processes.
This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory technicians and technical officers working in the manufacturing, biotechnology, construction materials, pharmaceutical and food processing industry sectors. All operations must comply with relevant standards, appropriate procedures and/or workplace requirements.
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
MSL974003 |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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MSL974004 |
Perform food tests |
OR |
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MSL974005 |
Perform physical tests |
OR |
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MSL974010 |
Perform mechanical tests |
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 the trial |
1.1 |
Clarify trial objectives, specifications, documentation and reporting requirements |
1.2 |
Identify the environmental, health, safety, and/or food safety hazards associated with the trial and the recommended control procedures |
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1.3 |
Determine the availability of resources and the need for any clearances, special safety and storage requirements |
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1.4 |
Review the recommended trial schedule to identify potential barriers/constraints and develop alternatives, as necessary |
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1.5 |
Communicate and confirm all laboratory requirements with plant operators and personnel in related work areas and functions |
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2 |
Participate in the trial |
2.1 |
Reconfirm trial details with all relevant personnel |
2.2 |
Identify any last minute changes and delays and make appropriate adjustments |
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2.3 |
Liaise closely with production personnel to conduct the trial safely and efficiently |
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2.4 |
Collect required product samples for laboratory analysis and/or reference |
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2.5 |
Monitor critical process parameters and record required data |
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2.6 |
Monitor data to identify problems, significant process variations and/or unacceptable product |
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2.7 |
Recommend changes to production processes as required |
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2.8 |
Leave plant in condition suitable for routine production to recommence |
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3 |
Assess and report trial outcomes |
3.1 |
Arrange for, or conduct, testing of product samples to check specifications |
3.2 |
Analyse test results and relate properties of product samples to formulation details and processing methods |
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3.3 |
Identify and investigate out-of-specification or unacceptable outcomes, as required |
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3.4 |
Recommend possible modifications and/or opportunities for improvements within limits of role and responsibility |
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3.5 |
Document and report trial outcomes in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4 |
Maintain a safe work environment |
4.1 |
Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other personnel |
4.2 |
Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts |
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4.3 |
Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal |
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4.4 |
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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Product properties, process stages and unit operations involved in the trial |
Product properties, process stages and unit operations involved in trials include, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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Trial specifications |
Trial specifications include, but are not limited to, one or more of:
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Safe work practices |
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 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
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL975012A Provide input to production trials
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa