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Prepare working solutions

Prepare working solutions

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL973026
State Code
OEX90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/05/2023
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
24/05/2023
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare working solutions and to check that existing stocks of solutions are suitable for use. Working solutions include those required to perform laboratory tests. Personnel are required to calculate quantities and make dilutions.This unit of competency applies to laboratory assistants working in all industry sectors. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Make up working solutions
  • 1.1 Identify the relevant standard methods for solution preparation
  • 1.2 Assemble specified laboratory equipment
  • 1.3 Select and prepare materials and solvent of specified purity
  • 1.4 Measure appropriate quantities of reagents for solution preparation and record data
  • 1.5 Prepare labels and log solution details in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Transfer solutions to appropriately labelled containers
2. Check existing stock of solutions
  • 2.1 Monitor shelf life of working solutions and identify those that are unfit for use in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Replace out-of-date or reject solutions in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Maintain a safe work environment
  • 3.1 Use appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
  • 3.2 Store reagents and clean and store glassware and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts
  • 3.4 Clean up spills using appropriate techniques
  • 3.5 Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAC74 MSL973014 Prepare working solutions Unit of competency