The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Access workplace information such as the test regime to identify test requirements and methods
2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
3. Confirm that necessary test equipment, chemicals and reagents are available and fit for purpose
4. Confirm or conduct routine equipment calibration according to workplace procedures, methods and legislative requirements
5. Handle chemicals safely. This includes following correct handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment
6. Demonstrate test procedures according to test schedule and test method
7. Identify and report any out-of-specification results
8. Communicate test results to relevant personnel
9. Maintain and store chemicals, reagents and test equipment required
10. Sort, collect, treat, recycle or dispose of tested materials
11. Record information in the laboratory information system. This includes ability to retrieve, enter and edit data, generate standard reports and store information
12. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
Knowledge of:
13. Purpose of the test procedure. This includes a basic understanding of the principles of the test method and of equipment used
14. Awareness of legislative requirements relating to cane payment tests
15. Terminology relating to the types of tests and related methods used
16. Safe work procedures including hazards associated with specific test procedures requirements such as working with chemicals and test equipment
17. Specific test methods/procedures
18. Requirements to communicate out-of-specification results
19. Typical causes of out-of-specification results and procedure for repeating the analysis
20. Laboratory information system recording and reporting requirements. These meet legislative record keeping requirements and workplace requirements.
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Test equipment, chemicals and reagents and related equipment
Materials to be tested
Test methods and procedures
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Sample labeling and recording systems, requirements and procedures
Laboratory recording and reporting system
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.