Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL933001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL933001 - Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the general cleaning of work surfaces, cleaning and storage of equipment and the monitoring of laboratory stocks under direct supervision.This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory assistants and instrument operators working in all industry sectors.This unit of competency forms a major part of the work of laboratory assistants. They work in accordance with work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) which incorporate all relevant aspects of work health and safety (WHS) legislation and the codes, guidelines, regulations and Australian Standards applying to environmental hazards and dangerous goods.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). This unit of competency may be assessed with: MSL943002 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety Holistic assessment methods include: observation of the candidate's techniques for cleaning and/or removal of spillages and waste disposal review of stock records completed by the candidate feedback from supervisors and peers questioning to assess required knowledge of regulations and procedures where direct observation is difficult (such as dealing with hazards) and choice of materials and equipment. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: work preparation areas, stocks, materials and equipment, cleaning, decontamination and/or disinfection agents and equipment personal protective equipment (PPE) stock order firms, labels and records/forms. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience. Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Quality |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Clean work preparation areas |
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Element: Clean, maintain and store equipment |
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Element: Monitor stocks of materials and equipment |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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