Assessor Resource

AHCSDT401A
Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This Unit applies to senior seed analysts working within enterprise guidelines. In general, they oversee the preparation of samples for testing; conduct and supervise specified tests in accordance with enterprise requirements; interpret and report results; maintain record-keeping systems; and have responsibility for overall laboratory operations, the supervision of staff, and implementation of quality assurance procedures.

This Unit covers the maintenance and monitoring of a quarantine approved laboratory to meet Australian Quarantine Inspection Services (AQIS) certification.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil.

Employability Skills

This Unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

maintain laboratory operations to meet AQIS requirements for a quarantine approved laboratory

monitor and analyse work practices to ensure compliance

negotiate changes to work processes and procedures

provide coaching and mentoring support to personnel

keep required records.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This Unit of competency should be assessed in a laboratory environment that is accredited by either ISTA or NATA, as appropriate.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the candidate's interactions with and instruction of, laboratory personnel

review of verified records and reports generated by the candidate

feedback from managers regarding the candidate's ability to implement relevant enterprise procedures

review of information developed by the candidate and provided to the workgroup

This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills include:

Ability to:

monitor and analyse laboratory practices to ensure AQIS compliance

initiate appropriate action to rectify potential problems or instances of non-compliance

provide information to laboratory staff on AQIS compliance

negotiate changes to work processes and procedures to meet AQIS compliance

provide coaching and mentoring support to laboratory personnel to change work practices

keep required records complete, current and secure as required by AQIS

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

AQIS requirements for a quarantine approved laboratory

compliant laboratory systems, records and reporting procedures

enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs)

training and mentoring strategies

statutory and legal compliance requirements

relevant health, safety and environment requirements.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Quarantine requirements may include:

hygiene; isolation; signage; record-keeping; waste disposal; security; calibration, certification and efficacy of equipment; and operational procedures.

Equipment may include:

balances; scales; sterilisers; refrigerators; freezers; and storage cabinets.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Knowledge of quarantine requirements impacting on laboratory is maintained. 
Clear information is distributed on the responsibilities of individuals to maintain the laboratory's quarantine compliance. 
The implications of non-compliance are explained to all personnel within the laboratory. 
Work practices are planned to ensure compliance. 
Testing procedures are implemented so that methods and equipment are fit for purpose. 
Systems to ensure the accuracy and/or efficiency of equipment are implemented. 
Team members are coached and mentored to manage their responsibilities. 
Actual and potential problems with quarantine compliance are identified, rectified and reported promptly. 
Potential non-compliance is minimised through on-going analysis and supervision activities. 
Strategies to improve compliance are advised to laboratory personnel. 
New and improved procedures are communicated to laboratory personnel. 
Systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained according to AQIS requirements. 
Incidents and occurrences of non-compliance are investigated and dealt with. 
On and/or off job training is provided for laboratory personnel to acquire and apply competencies to meet compliance. 
Workplace practices are re-designed or adjusted to ensure that non-compliance is not repeated. 

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