Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret and schedule test requirements
- Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation/test methods and equipment
- Plan work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple samples
- Receive and prepare samples
- Record sample description, compare with specification and note and report discrepancies
- Prepare samples and standards in accordance with physical and mechanical testing requirements
- Ensure traceability of samples from receipt to reporting of results
- Check equipment before use
- Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with relevant workplace and operating procedures
- Identify faulty or unsafe components and equipment and report to appropriate personnel
- Check equipment calibration using specified procedures
- Quarantine out-of-calibration equipment/instruments
- Test samples to determine physical properties
- Perform tests/procedures on all samples and standards in accordance with specified methods
- Shut down equipment/instruments in accordance with operating procedures
- Process and interpret data
- Ensure calculated values are consistent with expectations
- Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures
- Record and report results in accordance with workplace procedures
- Interpret trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel
- Determine if obvious procedure or equipment problems have led to atypical data or results
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
- Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal
- Care for and store equipment and materials as required
- Maintain laboratory records
- Maintain confidentiality and security of workplace information and laboratory data
- Maintain equipment and calibration logs in accordance with workplace procedures