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Develop and maintain laboratory documentation

Develop and maintain laboratory documentation

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL916011
State Code
OEY17
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to develop and maintain relevant documentation in response to identified information requirements or changes in laboratory policy or external accreditation requirements. It includes the analysis of specialised technical requirements and the development and/or amendment of workplace documents, procedures and record keeping systems using established workplace procedures. Final responsibility for documentation generally rests with professional scientific/medical/engineering staff who have the appropriate signatory status or legal delegation.This unit applies to technical officers and laboratory supervisors 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. Recognise documentation needs/deficiencies
  • 1.1 Evaluate current documentation to identify instances where documentation is needed or deficient
  • 1.2 Analyse development opportunities and discuss with appropriate personnel to assess and confirm requirements
2. Develop or amend documentation
  • 2.1 Specify documentation need and set or prioritise objectives
  • 2.2 Analyse existing documentation and/or records in accordance with specified requirements
  • 2.3 Develop or amend documentation as a draft in accordance with review requirements
  • 2.4 Issue documentation to appropriate personnel for review
  • 2.5 Edit documentation to ensure that the initial identified need or deficiency has been satisfied or resolved
  • 2.6 Recall superseded documentation and issue new documentation in accordance with document control procedures
3. Implement and evaluate new laboratory documentation
  • 3.1 Brief personnel on documentation to ensure successful implementation of new or revised procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor and evaluate implementation of documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAC29 MSL916006 Develop and maintain laboratory documentation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIX4 MSL60122 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management Qualification
BIX5 MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology Qualification