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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Prepare for testing. | 1.1 Review work order and check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Identify, clarify and follow safe work procedures for performing laboratory testing. 1.3 Identify hazards and control risk in the work environment relevant to own role and responsibility. 1.4 Obtain type and quantity of items for testing. 1.5 Select and calibrate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 1.6 Plan testing process in line with site procedures. |
2. Test samples. | 2.1 Interpret and analyse problem or improvement requirement. 2.2 Prepare samples and identify manufacturing dates, times and batches from production records. 2.3 Establish, review and interpret test data. 2.4 Conduct test in line with industry standards. 2.5 Check results by further sampling and testing. |
3. Evaluate and report test outcomes. | 3.1 Evaluate test results for implications and impacts on production process. 3.2 Take action to rectify or improve upon test results achieved. 3.3 Communicate test results to production personnel to facilitate process control or changes. 3.4 Provide results to external authorities in line with registration systems. 3.5 Record and report testing process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:
safely and efficiently perform laboratory testing in line with work order and safe work procedure
follow relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures relevant to performing laboratory testing
control risk to self, others and equipment
set up and calibrate testing equipment
evaluate impact of test outcomes on production outcomes
record and report test results following workplace specific record keeping procedure.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, site standards, policies and safe work procedures relevant to performing laboratory testing
hazards and risks involved with performing laboratory testing, and how to control them
environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material
safety data sheets relevant to ingredients and additives used in the laboratory testing process
workplace specific sampling and testing techniques
laboratory testing conditions and facilities
storage systems and labelling conventions relevant to items used in the laboratory testing process
established communication channels and protocols for communicating with relevant personnel
procedures for use and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment
emergency procedures (fire, accident, serious equipment fault) relevant to own role and responsibility
recording and reporting requirements and procedures including protocols for reporting results to external agencies (environmental agencies, local authorities or government bodies).
The following resources must be made available:
work order
personal protective equipment
safe work procedures
safety data sheets (if relevant)
first aid equipment
laboratory testing equipment
gauges
hand tools used for laboratory testing
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
workplace specific samples to be used in the laboratory testing process.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.