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Evidence Guide: MSL976003 - Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures

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MSL976003 - Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Determine sample characteristics and testing requirements

  1. Confirm drivers for evaluation and selection of test methods and/or procedures
  2. Examine sample documentation and/or consult with sample supplier to determine nature of samples
  3. Identify sample characteristics which may affect testing requirements
  4. Determine testing requirements and their compatibility with existing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Confirm drivers for evaluation and selection of test methods and/or procedures

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Examine sample documentation and/or consult with sample supplier to determine nature of samples

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Identify sample characteristics which may affect testing requirements

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Determine testing requirements and their compatibility with existing standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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Evaluate possible test methods and/or procedures

  1. Identify appropriate standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures which may be applicable
  2. Assess suitability of available standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures against testing requirements
  3. Identify environmental and work health and safety (WHS) risks
  4. Identify the need for specific equipment, instrumentation and/or specialised facilities
  5. Estimate materials, personnel and possible training requirements
Identify appropriate standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures which may be applicable

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Assess suitability of available standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures against testing requirements

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Identify environmental and work health and safety (WHS) risks

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Identify the need for specific equipment, instrumentation and/or specialised facilities

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Estimate materials, personnel and possible training requirements

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Recommend appropriate test methods and/or procedures

  1. Select appropriate test methodology consistent with testing requirements and resource availability
  2. Identify any changes to SOPs required prior to implementation of selected method and/or procedure
  3. Recommend selected method and/or procedure to appropriate personnel and seek authorisation to proceed
Select appropriate test methodology consistent with testing requirements and resource availability

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Identify any changes to SOPs required prior to implementation of selected method and/or procedure

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Recommend selected method and/or procedure to appropriate personnel and seek authorisation to proceed

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Confirm and document selected methods and/or procedures

  1. Obtain standards and/or reference materials for the method and/or procedure
  2. Conduct tests to verify the performance of the method and/or procedure, standards and reference materials
  3. Analyse the measurements and estimate uncertainties
  4. Determine if legal traceability is required and develop appropriate chain of custody procedures
  5. Document all safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling and reporting procedures
  6. Submit all documentation to appropriate personnel for review and approval
Obtain standards and/or reference materials for the method and/or procedure

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Conduct tests to verify the performance of the method and/or procedure, standards and reference materials

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Analyse the measurements and estimate uncertainties

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Determine if legal traceability is required and develop appropriate chain of custody procedures

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Document all safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling and reporting procedures

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Submit all documentation to appropriate personnel for review and approval

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine sample characteristics and testing requirements

1.1

Confirm drivers for evaluation and selection of test methods and/or procedures

1.2

Examine sample documentation and/or consult with sample supplier to determine nature of samples

1.3

Identify sample characteristics which may affect testing requirements

1.4

Determine testing requirements and their compatibility with existing standard operating procedures (SOPs)

2

Evaluate possible test methods and/or procedures

2.1

Identify appropriate standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures which may be applicable

2.2

Assess suitability of available standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures against testing requirements

2.3

Identify environmental and work health and safety (WHS) risks

2.4

Identify the need for specific equipment, instrumentation and/or specialised facilities

2.5

Estimate materials, personnel and possible training requirements

3

Recommend appropriate test methods and/or procedures

3.1

Select appropriate test methodology consistent with testing requirements and resource availability

3.2

Identify any changes to SOPs required prior to implementation of selected method and/or procedure

3.3

Recommend selected method and/or procedure to appropriate personnel and seek authorisation to proceed

4

Confirm and document selected methods and/or procedures

4.1

Obtain standards and/or reference materials for the method and/or procedure

4.2

Conduct tests to verify the performance of the method and/or procedure, standards and reference materials

4.3

Analyse the measurements and estimate uncertainties

4.4

Determine if legal traceability is required and develop appropriate chain of custody procedures

4.5

Document all safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling and reporting procedures

4.6

Submit all documentation to appropriate personnel for review and approval

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine sample characteristics and testing requirements

1.1

Confirm drivers for evaluation and selection of test methods and/or procedures

1.2

Examine sample documentation and/or consult with sample supplier to determine nature of samples

1.3

Identify sample characteristics which may affect testing requirements

1.4

Determine testing requirements and their compatibility with existing standard operating procedures (SOPs)

2

Evaluate possible test methods and/or procedures

2.1

Identify appropriate standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures which may be applicable

2.2

Assess suitability of available standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures against testing requirements

2.3

Identify environmental and work health and safety (WHS) risks

2.4

Identify the need for specific equipment, instrumentation and/or specialised facilities

2.5

Estimate materials, personnel and possible training requirements

3

Recommend appropriate test methods and/or procedures

3.1

Select appropriate test methodology consistent with testing requirements and resource availability

3.2

Identify any changes to SOPs required prior to implementation of selected method and/or procedure

3.3

Recommend selected method and/or procedure to appropriate personnel and seek authorisation to proceed

4

Confirm and document selected methods and/or procedures

4.1

Obtain standards and/or reference materials for the method and/or procedure

4.2

Conduct tests to verify the performance of the method and/or procedure, standards and reference materials

4.3

Analyse the measurements and estimate uncertainties

4.4

Determine if legal traceability is required and develop appropriate chain of custody procedures

4.5

Document all safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling and reporting procedures

4.6

Submit all documentation to appropriate personnel for review and approval

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

evaluating and selecting test methods and procedures on at least two (2) different occasions

appraising new and emerging technologies relevant to scope of laboratory operations and/or job role

identifying reference standards or standard operating procedures (SOPs) appropriate to testing requirements of the laboratory

identifying standards that support compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements

applying workplace procedures to select appropriate standards

estimating materials, personnel and possible training requirements

conducting tests to verify the performance of the method and procedure, standards and reference materials

using method performance measures, such as accuracy, precision, uncertainty, linearity, selectivity, range, limit of detection and matrix characteristics in method selection

clearly documenting method selection procedures

maintaining records of published methods

following workplace safety procedures and principles of good laboratory practice (GLP).

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

principles, concepts and workplace and regulatory requirements related to method selection

regulatory and licensing requirements related to selected test methods

relative advantages and disadvantages of test methods for a range of testing situations

cost advantages and disadvantages of workplace test methods

scientific and technical principles underpinning test method and their application to selection of testing methods for different materials

calculation steps for data analysis and estimation of uncertainties for selected test methods

significance of normal, physiological or reference ranges

workplace and legal requirements for traceability

workplace and regulatory requirements regarding recording and reporting of testing

relevant hazards, work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements include the latest version of one or more of:

Australian and international standards covering the requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, laboratory design and construction, physical containment levels and facility types, laboratory safety, quality and environmental management systems, and measurement management systems

national WHS standards and codes of practice, national measurement regulations and guidelines, and intellectual property (IP) and copyright legislation

Australian and international standards and guidelines covering specialised analysis, accuracy of measurement methods and results, expression of uncertainty and quantifying uncertainty

specific codes, guidelines, procedures and methods, such as National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation programs requirements, Australian code of good manufacturing practice for medicinal products (GMP), principles of good laboratory practice (GLP), Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Code, Australian Dangerous Goods Code, gene technology regulations, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, and Therapeutic Goods Regulations

workplace documents, such as SOPs; quality and equipment manuals; calibration and maintenance schedules; material safety data sheets (MSDS) and safety procedures; material, production and product specifications; production and laboratory schedules; workplace recording and reporting procedures; waste minimisation and safe disposal procedures; cleaning, hygiene and personal hygiene requirements; stock records and inventory

sampling procedures (labelling, preparation, storage, transport and disposal)

test procedures (validated and authorised)

Tests and procedures

Tests and procedures include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

routine

infrequent and 'one-off'

quantitative or qualitative

identification or quantification of biological, chemical or physical activity

gross characteristics of a sample, including in vitro and in vivo

detection of chemical, physical or biological characteristics, features, markers or responses

Drivers for the evaluation and selection of test methods and/or procedures

Drivers for the evaluation and selection of test methods and procedures include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

new or amended legislation, regulation and licensing, accreditation requirements

public, political and commercial pressures

'one-off' testing of potentially hazardous or contaminated materials following an environmental emergency or incident

introduction of new reference standards, new or modified equipment and instruments

introduction of commercial products that are potentially hazardous

control of new, or changed, starting materials, in-process materials and products

troubleshooting of production, environmental and public health issues

environmental monitoring of new sites

investigation of customer's complaints

specialised testing of forensic, medical or veterinary samples

need to meet customer specific or changed requirements

development of new products

Factors which may influence method evaluation and selection

Factors which influence method evaluation and selection include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

quantity and nature of sample available for testing

levels of detection required

type of matrix, possible contaminants and resulting interference

safety

availability of suitable equipment, instruments and availability of trained staff

cost

selectivity of method, range, accuracy, precision and acceptable uncertainty

whether it is appropriate/ethical to perform the test

balancing customer, workplace and/or regulatory/licensing requirements

WHS and environmental management requirements

WHS and environmental management requirements include:

· complying with WHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time

· applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples

accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health, where relevant