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. |
1 | Determine work requirements and laboratory resources | 1.1 | Determine and prioritise demand for laboratory services in work area for the planning period |
| 1.2 | Access and verify information about orders/service requests, stocks and delivery |
| 1.3 | Determine the personnel, material and equipment required to deliver services |
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2 | Develop schedules in consultation with relevant personnel | 2.1 | Prepare schedules which meet the demand for services and balance the best use of available resources with skill development opportunities |
| 2.2 | Distribute work schedules to team or appropriate personnel and confirm contents with them |
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3 | Monitor schedules | 3.1 | Monitor work flow and outputs against schedules and recognise any variations or potential disruptions |
| 3.2 | Identify possible causes for the variations and discuss possible adjustments with senior personnel |
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4 | Adjust schedules in consultation with senior personnel | 4.1 | Adjust schedules in response to operational variation |
| 4.2 | Maintain or renegotiate outputs in accordance with work requirements |
| 4.3 | Update documented schedules and distribute to appropriate personnel |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:
analysing job tasks and identifying resource requirements
planning and scheduling laboratory work for a small team to meet operational requirements without compromising safety, quality, accuracy and ethics
recognising operational variations, potential disruptions and non-standard behaviour in samples and equipment
monitoring and adjusting schedules and resources in consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with procedures
documenting and communicating schedule variations in accordance with procedures
adhering to timelines whenever possible
recognising and using the capabilities of team members
communicating effectively with team members.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
workplace business goals, information systems, procedures and equipment in work area as a basis for decision making and actions
basic planning strategies
scientific and technical details underpinning the processes or techniques involved
standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the processes or techniques involved
laboratory and/or production schedules and typical times for the processes or techniques involved
operational factors that may affect the type of tasks scheduled
resource requirements of the work to be scheduled
work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements for the operations, equipment and materials involved
quality requirements for the tasks scheduled
WHS procedures, access and equity, relevant sections of industrial awards and workplace agreements.
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.
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
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).
Holistic assessment methods include:
review of documented work schedules prepared by the candidate which successfully meet a variety of operational requirements
feedback from managers, supervisors and customers about the effectiveness of services provided by the candidate’s team
feedback from team members about the effectiveness of the candidate’s communication and work scheduling skills
responses to scenarios that simulate disruption to workflows
questions to check required knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, scheduling principles and handling of contingencies; and scientific and technical details underpinning the processes or techniques.
Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:
workplace procedures, information and data, such as production data and run schedules.
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.