Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AMPR321 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect and prepare standard samples

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AMPR321 - Collect and prepare standard samples
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and prepare standard samples. This unit is applicable to workers in the meat industry who are required to collect samples for testing.All training must be conducted in accordance with Australian meat industry standards and regulations.All work must be carried out in accordance with workplace requirements, regulatory requirements and hygiene standards. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Sample collection techniques must comply with the relevant meat industry regulations and standards.

Assessment may be conducted in a real or simulated situation.

The following three forms of assessment must be used:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Receive, handle and store samples
  • Register samples upon receipt in accordance with quality and workplace procedures
  • Check labelling and history of sampling in accordance with laboratory procedures
  • Record sample information and cross-reference with current or previous test data according to workplace requirements
  • Observe universal precautions and relevant legislative requirements during the handling and storage of all samples
  • Record samples requiring analysis by external laboratories and forward following workplace procedures
  • Dispose of unwanted samples in accordance with workplace and hygiene standards
       
Element: Prepare for sample collection
  • Confirm type of sample required prior to collection
  • Follow prescribed procedures to ensure representative sampling and record details to workplace requirements
  • Prepare or assemble appropriate sampling equipment to safety and workplace requirements
       
Element: Perform sample collection
  • Collect gross samples in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Preserve sample integrity throughout all aspects of sampling
  • Place samples in suitable containers and label to clearly identify sample type, location, date and any other workplace-specific information
  • Store, preserve and transport samples in accordance with relevant regulations and laboratory procedures
  • Maintained sampling equipment in clean, safe and sterile working order
  • Recognised and report unusual or non-standard observations made during sampling
       
Element: Perform standard chemical or biological sample preparation (where applicable)
  • Prepared samples and controls for analysis
  • Take action to minimise loss of analyses from sample
  • Use separation equipment to provide the required sample fractions
       
Element: Receive, handle and store samples
  • Register samples upon receipt in accordance with quality and workplace procedures
  • Check labelling and history of sampling in accordance with laboratory procedures
  • Record sample information and cross-reference with current or previous test data according to workplace requirements
  • Observe universal precautions and relevant legislative requirements during the handling and storage of all samples
  • Record samples requiring analysis by external laboratories and forward following workplace procedures
  • Dispose of unwanted samples in accordance with workplace and hygiene standards
       
Element: Prepare for sample collection
  • Confirm type of sample required prior to collection
  • Follow prescribed procedures to ensure representative sampling and record details to workplace requirements
  • Prepare or assemble appropriate sampling equipment to safety and workplace requirements
       
Element: Perform sample collection
  • Collect gross samples in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Preserve sample integrity throughout all aspects of sampling
  • Place samples in suitable containers and label to clearly identify sample type, location, date and any other workplace-specific information
  • Store, preserve and transport samples in accordance with relevant regulations and laboratory procedures
  • Maintained sampling equipment in clean, safe and sterile working order
  • Recognised and report unusual or non-standard observations made during sampling
       
Element: Perform standard chemical or biological sample preparation (where applicable)
  • Prepared samples and controls for analysis
  • Take action to minimise loss of analyses from sample
  • Use separation equipment to provide the required sample fractions
       


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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Receive, handle and store samples

1.1 Register samples upon receipt in accordance with quality and workplace procedures

1.2 Check labelling and history of sampling in accordance with laboratory procedures

1.3 Record sample information and cross-reference with current or previous test data according to workplace requirements

1.4 Observe universal precautions and relevant legislative requirements during the handling and storage of all samples

1.5 Record samples requiring analysis by external laboratories and forward following workplace procedures

1.6 Dispose of unwanted samples in accordance with workplace and hygiene standards

2. Prepare for sample collection

2.1 Confirm type of sample required prior to collection

2.2 Follow prescribed procedures to ensure representative sampling and record details to workplace requirements

2.3 Prepare or assemble appropriate sampling equipment to safety and workplace requirements

3. Perform sample collection

3.1 Collect gross samples in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Preserve sample integrity throughout all aspects of sampling

3.3 Place samples in suitable containers and label to clearly identify sample type, location, date and any other workplace-specific information

3.4 Store, preserve and transport samples in accordance with relevant regulations and laboratory procedures

3.5 Maintained sampling equipment in clean, safe and sterile working order

3.6 Recognised and report unusual or non-standard observations made during sampling

4. Perform standard chemical or biological sample preparation (where applicable)

4.1 Prepared samples and controls for analysis

4.2 Take action to minimise loss of analyses from sample

4.3 Use separation equipment to provide the required sample fractions

Evidence must demonstrate the candidate’s consistency of performance over time. Sample collection techniques must comply with the relevant meat industry regulations and standards.

The candidate must:

collect samples in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements

apply relevant workplace health and safety requirements

use relevant communications skills

The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:

procedures for collecting, receiving, handling and storing specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures, universal precautions and legislative requirements

use of aseptic techniques in collecting samples

how sample collection has to be coordinated with workplace activities

importance of obtaining representative samples and how this can be achieved

procedures for documenting all pertinent sample information in the required format

workplace Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for collecting and preparing samples

relevant workplace health and safety requirements

steps in preparing samples and sub-samples to comply with required procedures

workplace procedures to recognise sampling equipment and, as required, maintain it in a sterile condition

correct disposal procedures

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Receive, handle and store samples

1.1 Register samples upon receipt in accordance with quality and workplace procedures

1.2 Check labelling and history of sampling in accordance with laboratory procedures

1.3 Record sample information and cross-reference with current or previous test data according to workplace requirements

1.4 Observe universal precautions and relevant legislative requirements during the handling and storage of all samples

1.5 Record samples requiring analysis by external laboratories and forward following workplace procedures

1.6 Dispose of unwanted samples in accordance with workplace and hygiene standards

2. Prepare for sample collection

2.1 Confirm type of sample required prior to collection

2.2 Follow prescribed procedures to ensure representative sampling and record details to workplace requirements

2.3 Prepare or assemble appropriate sampling equipment to safety and workplace requirements

3. Perform sample collection

3.1 Collect gross samples in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Preserve sample integrity throughout all aspects of sampling

3.3 Place samples in suitable containers and label to clearly identify sample type, location, date and any other workplace-specific information

3.4 Store, preserve and transport samples in accordance with relevant regulations and laboratory procedures

3.5 Maintained sampling equipment in clean, safe and sterile working order

3.6 Recognised and report unusual or non-standard observations made during sampling

4. Perform standard chemical or biological sample preparation (where applicable)

4.1 Prepared samples and controls for analysis

4.2 Take action to minimise loss of analyses from sample

4.3 Use separation equipment to provide the required sample fractions

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Register samples upon receipt in accordance with quality and workplace procedures 
Check labelling and history of sampling in accordance with laboratory procedures 
Record sample information and cross-reference with current or previous test data according to workplace requirements 
Observe universal precautions and relevant legislative requirements during the handling and storage of all samples 
Record samples requiring analysis by external laboratories and forward following workplace procedures 
Dispose of unwanted samples in accordance with workplace and hygiene standards 
Confirm type of sample required prior to collection 
Follow prescribed procedures to ensure representative sampling and record details to workplace requirements 
Prepare or assemble appropriate sampling equipment to safety and workplace requirements 
Collect gross samples in accordance with workplace procedures 
Preserve sample integrity throughout all aspects of sampling 
Place samples in suitable containers and label to clearly identify sample type, location, date and any other workplace-specific information 
Store, preserve and transport samples in accordance with relevant regulations and laboratory procedures 
Maintained sampling equipment in clean, safe and sterile working order 
Recognised and report unusual or non-standard observations made during sampling 
Prepared samples and controls for analysis 
Take action to minimise loss of analyses from sample 
Use separation equipment to provide the required sample fractions 
Register samples upon receipt in accordance with quality and workplace procedures 
Check labelling and history of sampling in accordance with laboratory procedures 
Record sample information and cross-reference with current or previous test data according to workplace requirements 
Observe universal precautions and relevant legislative requirements during the handling and storage of all samples 
Record samples requiring analysis by external laboratories and forward following workplace procedures 
Dispose of unwanted samples in accordance with workplace and hygiene standards 
Confirm type of sample required prior to collection 
Follow prescribed procedures to ensure representative sampling and record details to workplace requirements 
Prepare or assemble appropriate sampling equipment to safety and workplace requirements 
Collect gross samples in accordance with workplace procedures 
Preserve sample integrity throughout all aspects of sampling 
Place samples in suitable containers and label to clearly identify sample type, location, date and any other workplace-specific information 
Store, preserve and transport samples in accordance with relevant regulations and laboratory procedures 
Maintained sampling equipment in clean, safe and sterile working order 
Recognised and report unusual or non-standard observations made during sampling 
Prepared samples and controls for analysis 
Take action to minimise loss of analyses from sample 
Use separation equipment to provide the required sample fractions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AMPR321 - Collect and prepare standard samples
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