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

MSL913004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL913004 - Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to plan and complete tasks individually or in a team context. The tasks involve established routines and procedures using allocated resources with access to readily available guidelines and advice. Work plans may need to be modified with supervisor agreement to suit changing conditions and priorities.This unit of competency applies to instrument operators, laboratory assistants and technical assistants working in all industry sectors.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Communication/organisation
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: Plan and organise daily work activities
  • Clarify allocated work activities and required resources if necessary
       
Element: Prioritise work activities as directed
       
Element: Break down work activities into small achievable components and efficient sequences
       
Element: Review work plan in response to new information, urgent requests, changed situations or instructions from appropriate personnel
       
Element: Complete allocated work
  • Locate relevant workplace procedures for required tasks
       
Element: Undertake tasks following prescribed and routine work-related sequences
       
Element: Seek assistance from relevant personnel when difficulties cannot be handled
       
Element: Record completion of activities to confirm outputs in accordance with plan
       
Element: Identify and resolve work problems
  • Recognise problems or opportunities for improved work performance
       
Element: Apply agreed problem-solving strategies to consider possible causes and solutions
       
Element: Identify and access appropriate sources of help
       
Element: Consider available alternatives and keep them open before deciding on the most appropriate action
       
Element: Work in a team environment
  • Cooperate with team members to negotiate and achieve agreed outcomes, timelines and priorities
       
Element: Recognise personal abilities and limitations when undertaking team tasks
       
Element: Confirm personal role and responsibility within the team for particular outputs
       
Element: Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of other team members' backgrounds and beliefs
       
Element: Update knowledge and skills as required
  • Recognise own strengths and weaknesses
       
Element: Take advantage of skill development opportunities
       

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.
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
Clarify allocated work activities and required resources if necessary 
 
 
 
Locate relevant workplace procedures for required tasks 
 
 
 
Recognise problems or opportunities for improved work performance 
 
 
 
Cooperate with team members to negotiate and achieve agreed outcomes, timelines and priorities 
 
 
 
Recognise own strengths and weaknesses 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL913004 - Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

MSL913004 - Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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