Assessment Requirements for MSL973018 Prepare trial batches for evaluation

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Assessment Requirements for MSL973018 Prepare trial batches for evaluation

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package Release 2.0. Supersedes and equivalent to MSL973006 Prepare trial batches for evaluation. 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 and effectively prepared and evaluated at least 3 different trial batches of materials.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

concepts of metrology, including:

all measurements are estimates

measurements belong to a population of measurements of the measured parameters

precision, accuracy and significant figures

sources of error, uncertainty and repeatability

traceability

international system of units (SI)

nature of batch materials and products used in job role

properties of mixing materials and how they affect the properties of the final product

principles and importance of representative sampling

principles of the standard test methods and specifications used for evaluating batch materials in job role

workplace traceability requirements

typical problems:

not following standard operating procedures (SOPs)

measurement errors

calculation errors

materials of unreliable quality

insufficient mixing

poor sampling procedures

equipment breakdown and breakage

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.

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 standard laboratory equipped with basic test equipment, common measuring instruments, materials, standard methods, workplace procedures, SDS and equipment manuals

samples

laboratory equipment, such as ovens; sieves; balances; volumetric measures and mixers; hand tools, shovels, scoops and spatulas; and consumables, including sample bags and labels

laboratory documentation: batch specifications and work instructions.

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