Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL953004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a robotic sample preparation system
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL953004 - Operate a robotic sample preparation system |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to operate a robotic sample preparation system to ensure efficient throughput of samples without sacrificing quality or safety. Personnel are expected to seek advice from their shift supervisor when non-routine problems arise.This unit of competency applies to instrument operators in the mining, construction materials testing and manufacturing industry sectors. Robotic sample preparation systems are used where there are high volumes of material and/or there is a need to minimise the operator's contact with potentially hazardous materials.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. |
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Competency Field | Sampling |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Unload samples |
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Element: Prepare robotic system for operation |
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Element: Confirm shift priorities with supervisor | ||||||||
Element: Review job requests to identify the samples, required parameters and special instructions/preparation methods for each | ||||||||
Element: Identify hazards, safety equipment and safe work procedures associated with samples, preparation methods and robotic system | ||||||||
Element: Check that samples are dry and free of obvious contamination | ||||||||
Element: Check that the particle size of any sample does not exceed system input size limits | ||||||||
Element: Check samples against accompanying documentation and record/report any discrepancies | ||||||||
Element: Load samples into system |
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Element: Load samples in the correct sequence when the system is ready | ||||||||
Element: Use system monitor to ensure that correct worksheet is assigned to each sample | ||||||||
Element: Monitor system and report errors |
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Element: Recognise common error codes and promptly inform supervisor | ||||||||
Element: Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge |
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Element: Obtain analytical portions of each sample using workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Label and store analytical portions and excess sample material in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Seek advice when problems are beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge | ||||||||
Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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Element: Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts | ||||||||
Element: Segregate and dispose of wastes in accordance with workplace requirements | ||||||||
Element: Clean robotic system components, care for and store equipment as required |