Assessment Requirements for MSL916003 Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSL916003 Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL916003A Supervise laboratory operations in work/functional area

Performance Evidence

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

supervising day-to-day laboratory operations of a work/functional area

ensuring that legislation, statutory and workplace requirements are met in work operations

collecting and analysing information to develop/revise operating plans and budget

achieving planned outcomes within agreed resource and budget parameters without compromising safety, quality and ethics

coordinating stocktakes, selecting and purchasing materials and equipment

programing and arranging for maintenance of plant and equipment

making decisions within limits of responsibility and authority

monitoring outputs, analysing processes and introducing ways to improve operations

solving a range of non-routine problems

motivating and mentoring personnel to improve performance.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

laboratory services and/or products and customers in work/functional area

legislation, codes, standards and registration criteria relevant to the work area or function

business operational plans and key performance indicators (KPIs) for work/functional area

principles of budgeting, operational planning and efficient resource use

workplace industrial agreements and regulations dealing with hygiene, dress and behaviour of employees

standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the technical details of sampling, testing, equipment and instrumentation within the work area

problem-solving techniques and contingency planning

auditing procedures in work/functional area

team leadership, mentoring and coaching techniques work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. The assessment timeframe must allow for adequate assessment over a planning cycle.

This unit of competency must be assessed in a laboratory environment that meets Australian standards for working laboratories or is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) or the Royal College of Pathology.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).

This unit of competency may be assessed with:

MSL916002 Manage and develop teams

MSL916004 Maintain registration and statutory or legal compliance in work or functional area

MSL946001 Implement and monitor WHS and environmental management systems

Holistic assessment methods include:

direct observation of the candidate’s interactions with personnel

review of reports from the candidate’s subordinates, peers, managers and/or customers

review of reports, operational budgets and plans generated by the candidate

review of performance reports for the candidate’s work area

review of documented examples of quality performance improvements achieved by the candidate and examples of significant problems solved

observation of simulations/role plays to assess situations which are critical but did not arise during the negotiated assessment period.

Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:

laboratory equipped with appropriate services, equipment, instruments and consumables

relevant workplace policies, procedures, operational reports, financial reports and stock records

technical manuals, SOPs and quality manuals.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR

relevant workplace experience

Currency can be demonstrated through:

performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR

having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa