The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Process tissue
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Perform pre-use checks to ensure processor is fit for purpose Completed |
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Select program and reagents for processing Completed |
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Inspect processor reagents for deterioration and adequate volume, and report any items requiring replacement Completed |
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Check processor for errors that occurred during processing sequence Completed |
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Embed tissue
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Check that volume of wax is sufficient for uninterrupted embedding of processor load Completed |
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Check that temperature of wax is suitable for embedding process Completed |
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Embed tissue in correct orientation Completed |
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Apply procedures to prevent cross-contamination between tissues Completed |
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Inspect blocks, reject and re-embed items that do not meet quality control standards Completed |
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Stain sections
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Select reagents specified in the method Completed |
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Stain sections according to the method Completed |
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Examine sections microscopically to ensure expected staining outcomes have been achieved Completed |
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Mount sections to ensure long-term preservation Completed |
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Attach permanent labels giving specimen details according to workplace traceability requirements Completed |
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Select program and reagents for processing |
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Completed |
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Inspect processor reagents for deterioration and adequate volume, and report any items requiring replacement |
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Completed |
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Check processor for errors that occurred during processing sequence
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Check that volume of wax is sufficient for uninterrupted embedding of processor load Completed |
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Check that temperature of wax is suitable for embedding process |
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Completed |
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Embed tissue in correct orientation |
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Completed |
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Apply procedures to prevent cross-contamination between tissues |
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Completed |
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Inspect blocks, reject and re-embed items that do not meet quality control standards |
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Completed |
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Cut sections of tissue
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Label required number of microscope slides in accordance with workplace traceability requirements Completed |
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Check the flotation bath is ready and satisfactory for use |
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Cut representative sections at the required thickness observing prescribed safety measures |
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Float sections onto water bath to flatten tissues |
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Pick up sections onto microscope slides ensuring identification on slides matches that on the block |
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Apply procedures to prevent cross-contamination between samples |
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Compare the blocks and sections ensuring the tissue on slides matches that in the blocks |
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Completed |
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Inspect sections and reject any that do not meet quality control standards
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Select reagents specified in the method Completed |
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Stain sections according to the method |
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Completed |
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Examine sections microscopically to ensure expected staining outcomes have been achieved |
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Completed |
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Mount sections to ensure long-term preservation |
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Completed |
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Attach permanent labels giving specimen details according to workplace traceability requirements |
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Completed |
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Maintain a safe work environment
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Ensure personal safety and minimise cross-contamination through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Completed |
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Handle chemicals and sharps safely |
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