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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. |
Policies and procedures | Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements |
Workplace information | Workplace information may include:Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)specificationsproduction schedules instructionswork notesMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)manufacturer instructions verbal direction from laboratory manager, supervisor, or senior operator |
Equipment | Equipment to be sterilised may include:volumetric and general glassware, microbiological equipment and laminar flow cabinetEquipment used for sterilising may include:autoclave, microwave, ultraviolet (UV) cabinet and pressure cooker |
Aseptic transfers | Aseptic transfers may involve:the use of microbiological inoculation and transfer tools, such as loops, spreaders, swabs, pipettes, and flasks, tubes, sample vessels, bottles and wine casks (bladders) |
Materials | Materials may include:solid and/or liquid medialive cultures in brothspropagation mediaplatesdeepsslopesfermentschemical disinfecting or sterilising agents |
Equipment status | Confirming equipment status involves:checking that hygiene and sanitation standards, safety standards, and pre-start requirements are met and that equipment is operational |
Services | Services may include:gasespowerwatersteam |
Information systems | Information systems may be:print or screen based |