Unit of competency Outline

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Use laboratory application software

Use laboratory application software

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL924002
State Code
AWO56
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to use and apply computer software in the laboratory, field and/or production plants for analysis and reporting.This unit of competency is applicable to technical officers and laboratory technicians in all industry sectors. It describes the application and use of software packages in the context of a laboratory or fieldwork. Typically this software would be for the storage, retrieval, analysis and display of information. There is no expectation that candidates would be able to customise the software to meet specific needs. While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Access application software
  • 1.1 Identify software required for the task
  • 1.2 Open software from a personal computer or network terminal
  • 1.3 Use information sources to locate details of software features and instructions for its use
2 Use software for specified purposes
  • 2.1 Input a range of scientific data into a computing system
  • 2.2 Conduct searches for the retrieval of required data
  • 2.3 Use application features for efficient computation
  • 2.4 Construct data sets and databases for numerical and graphical analyses
3 Produce reports of retrieved data and/or processed data
  • 3.1 Analyse data using features of the software package
  • 3.2 Select options for constructing data reports
  • 3.3 Print the results of data analyses using features of the software package
  • 3.4 Integrate data from diverse application software units in a report
  • 3.5 Report the outcomes and rationale for database searches where appropriate
  • 3.6 Reference data sources according to the style requirements of the workplace
4 Perform simple record housekeeping
  • 4.1 Maintain archived data according to workplace standard procedures
  • 4.2 Maintain hard copy data according to workplace standard procedures
  • 4.3 Apply approved antivirus software and standard quarantine procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA672 MSL924002A Use laboratory application software Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAC85 MSL924004 Use laboratory application software Unit of competency