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

FDFOPTISP2A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement sampling procedures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FDFOPTISP2A - Implement sampling procedures
Description This is an Optional unit. It covers the skills and knowledge required to understand the requirements of sampling plans, collect and transfer samples to retain sample integrity. Operators requiring this competency would typically be required to follow specific sampling procedures such as aseptic sampling.This is an Optional unit. It covers the skills and knowledge required to understand the requirements of sampling plans, collect and transfer samples to retain sample integrity. Operators requiring this competency would typically be required to follow specific sampling procedures such as aseptic sampling
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare for sampling
  • Sampling requirements are identified inaccordance with the sampling plan
  • Sampling equipment, containers and labels areprepared
       
Element: Collect samples
  • Samples are collected according to samplingprocedures and the requirements of the sampling plan
  • Samples are handled and prepared to preservesample and source integrity
  • Defects or abnormalities in source materialand/or sample are identified and reported
  • Sample information is recorded according toworkplace sample recording requirements
  • The workplace meets housekeeping standards
       


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.

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.

Ability to:

1. Access and interpret sampling plan to identify sampling requirements

2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

3. Prepare for sampling to ensure required tools, containers and labels are available

4. Follow sampling procedures and the sampling plan to collect samples from the point/s, in the quantities and at the times specified

5. Identify atypical source materials and/or samples and take corrective action. This may involve reporting abnormalities, repeating sample collection and/or following intensive sampling schedules as required

6. Complete sample records according to workplace requirements. This may include labelling samples as required

7. Transfer samples for testing

8. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to:

9. Prepare samples according to procedure

Knowledge of:

10. Basic sampling principles. This includes an understanding of the importance of following the sampling plan to obtain representative sampling reflecting characteristics of source material, the sample characteristics and related preservation, handling and storage requirements and the labelling system purpose and requirements

11. Tests to be conducted on samples and related handling and preparation requirements and responsibilities

12. Characteristics of materials sampled and common contaminants and related conditions under which contamination is likely to occur

13. Sampling techniques relevant to samples collected. This may include an understanding of sterilisation methods and procedures

14. The relationship between sampling, testing and production processes. This includes an understanding of different sampling regimes that may apply in response to non-standard conditions or after corrective action is taken to adjust production outputs

15. Procedures and responsibility for reporting and recording sampling information. This may include legislative requirements

May include knowledge of:

16. Procedures for preparing samples

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.

Ability to:

1. Access and interpret sampling plan to identify sampling requirements

2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

3. Prepare for sampling to ensure required tools, containers and labels are available

4. Follow sampling procedures and the sampling plan to collect samples from the point/s, in the quantities and at the times specified

5. Identify atypical source materials and/or samples and take corrective action. This may involve reporting abnormalities, repeating sample collection and/or following intensive sampling schedules as required

6. Complete sample records according to workplace requirements. This may include labelling samples as required

7. Transfer samples for testing

8. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to:

9. Prepare samples according to procedure

Knowledge of:

10. Basic sampling principles. This includes an understanding of the importance of following the sampling plan to obtain representative sampling reflecting characteristics of source material, the sample characteristics and related preservation, handling and storage requirements and the labelling system purpose and requirements

11. Tests to be conducted on samples and related handling and preparation requirements and responsibilities

12. Characteristics of materials sampled and common contaminants and related conditions under which contamination is likely to occur

13. Sampling techniques relevant to samples collected. This may include an understanding of sterilisation methods and procedures

14. The relationship between sampling, testing and production processes. This includes an understanding of different sampling regimes that may apply in response to non-standard conditions or after corrective action is taken to adjust production outputs

15. Procedures and responsibility for reporting and recording sampling information. This may include legislative requirements

May include knowledge of:

16. Procedures for preparing samples


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.

Not applicable.

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

- Work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements

- Workplace information may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules and instructions, manufacturers' advice, sampling plans

- When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant GMP codes apply and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP

- Sampling requirements include sampling under standard conditions and sampling after processes are adjusted in response to variation or non-conformance

- Sampling typically occurs at a number of points and using a range of techniques

- Maintenance of sample integrity may be achieved by use of appropriate personal protective clothing, clean sampling tools and containers (sterilised tools/containers for aseptic sampling), temperature control and addition of preservatives as required

- Sampling techniques may include sub-sampling

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

- Work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements

- Workplace information may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules and instructions, manufacturers' advice, sampling plans

- When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant GMP codes apply and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP

- Sampling requirements include sampling under standard conditions and sampling after processes are adjusted in response to variation or non-conformance

- Sampling typically occurs at a number of points and using a range of techniques

- Maintenance of sample integrity may be achieved by use of appropriate personal protective clothing, clean sampling tools and containers (sterilised tools/containers for aseptic sampling), temperature control and addition of preservatives as required

- Sampling techniques may include sub-sampling

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
Sampling requirements are identified inaccordance with the sampling plan 
Sampling equipment, containers and labels areprepared 
Samples are collected according to samplingprocedures and the requirements of the sampling plan 
Samples are handled and prepared to preservesample and source integrity 
Defects or abnormalities in source materialand/or sample are identified and reported 
Sample information is recorded according toworkplace sample recording requirements 
The workplace meets housekeeping standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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