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Element | Performance criteria |
1. Prepare for testing | 1.1 Testing requirements and methods are identified 1.2 Calibration of test equipment is managed to maintain accurate equipment 1.3 Standard graphs are prepared 1.4 Test chemicals and reagents are prepared and labeled as required for laboratory requirements 1.5 Samples are prepared as required by test method 1.6 Pre-test checks are conducted and recorded according to workplace recording requirements |
2. Conduct test | 2.1 Conduct test in accordance with test method and test schedule 2.2 Identify and report atypical test results 2.3 Record and communicate test results as required 2.4 Follow procedures to repeat or validate results 2.5 Clean, care for and store equipment as required 2.6 Dispose of waste materials according to workplace procedure |
3. Record test data in laboratory information system | 3.1 Results are entered into laboratory information systems according to workplace procedure 3.2 Correct data entry errors 3.3 Store and retrieve data in the laboratory information system 3.4 Produce standard and non-standard reports from laboratory information system |
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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. Prepare standard graphs and standard chemicals for laboratory use
4. Manage calibration of test equipment
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 stocks of laboratory chemicals and materials
10. Sort, collect, treat, recycle or dispose of tested materials
11. Record information in the laboratory information system. This includes ability to 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 knowledge of chemistry and physics principles relating to the tests performed and operating principles of equipment used
14. Apply knowledge of mill operations to interpret test results. This includes identifying implications of results for mill performance
15. Awareness of legislative requirements relating to cane payment tests
16. Terminology relating to the types of tests and related methods used
17. Safe work procedures including hazards associated with specific test procedures requirements such as working with chemicals and test equipment
18. Specific test methods/procedures
19. Typical causes of out-of-specification results and procedure for repeating the analysis
20. Methods used to plot, analyse and present test data. This includes production of both standard and non-standard reports
21. Laboratory information system recording and reporting requirements. These meet legislative record keeping requirements and workplace requirements
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
The pre-requisite for this competency standard is:
SUGPPST2A Perform standard tests
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.
The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice may include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice
Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, test methods and procedures
Equipment is defined by test method and legislative requirements
Confirming equipment condition may include conducting calibration procedures. Calibration procedures are routine, documented procedures
The types of tests conducted depends on the test equipment and methods used and may include but are not limited to:
Sugar - ash, colour, dextran, filterability, reducing sugars, starch, phosphate, grist/grain size
Molasses/massecuite/syryp - true purity by dry substande and sucrose, HPLC
Cane/bagasse - POC, pol and brix by disintegrator method, fibre by prepared cane method
Clarified juice or ESJ - phosphate, starch
Mud - fibre, insolubles
Boiler water - caustic alkalinity, phosphate, sulphate, hardness, total dissolved solids, sulphate
Effluent - sucrose, BOD, suspended solids
Caustic - concentration
EDTA - concentration and activity
Lime - sucrose soluble alkali
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment
Information systems may be print or screen based
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