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

MSL935005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Authorise the issue of test results

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL935005 - Authorise the issue of test results
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to critically assess the accuracy of data and validity of test results prior to formally authorising their release to the client. It involves the statistical analysis of data and information generated during calibration, sampling and testing to determine whether quality and/or process parameters have been achieved. Personnel are required to investigate and, if necessary, rectify results that are not consistent with expected values.This unit applies to laboratory personnel working in all industry sectors who are approved by their organisation to authorise the results obtained for specific test methods. In many instances, these personnel are known as 'signatories' or 'delegates' for the tests involved. The scope of tests authorised in each case will be determined by the specialised knowledge, technical competence and experience of the personnel involved.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 Quality
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: Verify the accuracy of data and technical records
  • Access relevant job instructions, data and technical records in laboratory information management system (LIMS)
       
Element: Confirm that technical records provide sufficient information to ensure traceability for the tests involved
       
Element: Compare data with expected values and identify any outliers
       
Element: Inspect data records to check the integrity of data entry, alterations, transfers and calculations
       
Element: Correct and initial any incorrect data records
       
Element: Sign off data records as correct
       
Element: Determine if results are acceptable and within expectation
  • Compare results with expected values and identify any significant differences
       
Element: Check the reliability of results by examining data, statistical analysis of data and results from repeat tests or duplicate samples
       
Element: Assess the significance of any documented observations of atypical test conditions or environment and/or sample appearance
       
Element: Check that all calculations are free from error
       
Element: Check that estimates of uncertainty are reasonable and consistent with the test method, client and/or product specification requirements
       
Element: Authorise the issue of results that meet the organisation's quality standards and are consistent with expectations
       
Element: Investigate unexpected or unacceptable results
  • Examine records of pre-use checks and calibration performance to ensure that the equipment and/or instruments used meet test specifications and workplace requirements
       
Element: Establish whether human and/or environmental factors could have affected the reliability of results
       
Element: Check for obvious sources of interferences that may have occurred during measurements
       
Element: Retrieve stored samples (if available) and assess whether they are atypical or contaminated
       
Element: Perform control tests using the same, or new, samples to check unexpected results
       
Element: Authorise the issue of unexpected results that meet the organisation's quality standards
       
Element: Identify possible root causes of unacceptable results and appropriate preventative/corrective actions
       
Element: Report investigation outcomes and recommendations for improvements in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Liaise with clients about results
  • Establish whether sampling procedures used by the client could contribute to unexpected/unacceptable results
       
Element: Arrange for new samples and/or re-testing as necessary
       
Element: Explain investigation outcomes and confidence level for unexpected test results
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Access relevant job instructions, data and technical records in laboratory information management system (LIMS) 
 
 
 
 
 
Compare results with expected values and identify any significant differences 
 
 
 
 
 
Examine records of pre-use checks and calibration performance to ensure that the equipment and/or instruments used meet test specifications and workplace requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Establish whether sampling procedures used by the client could contribute to unexpected/unacceptable results 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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