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

MSL973025 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic tests

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL973025 - Perform basic tests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Interpret test requirements
  • Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment involved
  • Identify hazards and workplace controls associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment
  • Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Prepare sample in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Check equipment before use
  • Set up test equipment in accordance with test method
  • Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • Identify faulty or unsafe equipment and report to appropriate personnel
  • Check calibration status of equipment and report any out-of-calibration items to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Perform tests on samples
  • Identify, prepare and weigh or measure sample and standards to be tested
  • Conduct tests in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Record data in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Perform any required calculations on data
  • Identify and report out of specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel
  • Shut down equipment in accordance with operating procedures
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
  • Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
  • Ensure safe disposal of laboratory and hazardous wastes
  • Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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
Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment involved 
Identify hazards and workplace controls associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment 
Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures 
Prepare sample in accordance with workplace procedures 
Set up test equipment in accordance with test method 
Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Identify faulty or unsafe equipment and report to appropriate personnel 
Check calibration status of equipment and report any out-of-calibration items to appropriate personnel 
Identify, prepare and weigh or measure sample and standards to be tested 
Conduct tests in accordance with workplace procedures 
Record data in accordance with workplace procedures 
Perform any required calculations on data 
Identify and report out of specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel 
Shut down equipment in accordance with operating procedures 
Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel 
Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts 
Ensure safe disposal of laboratory and hazardous wastes 
Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL973025 - Perform basic tests
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MSL973025 - Perform basic tests

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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