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Maintain instruments and equipment

Maintain instruments and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL934008
State Code
OEX96
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
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to check the serviceability and calibration of laboratory or field instruments and equipment and perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning and replacement of consumables and minor components. Personnel are also required to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs consistent with warranty and service agreements.This unit of competency applies to technical assistants, instrument operators and technical officers 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. Perform serviceability checks
  • 1.1 Perform pre-use and after-use checks in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures
  • 1.2 Identify faulty or unsafe components and equipment
  • 1.3 Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs and report major service faults for repair in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures
  • 1.4 Complete instrument and equipment logbooks to workplace procedures
2. Conduct routine maintenance safely
  • 2.1 Identify maintenance procedures, schedules, records and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Identify and replace or repair damaged, worn and/or spent components or items in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures
  • 2.3 Clean instruments and equipment using recommended cleaning agents and techniques in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures
  • 2.4 Store instruments and equipment in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures
  • 2.5 Record maintenance performed and any issues identified in accordance with appropriate workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Arrange any reordering of consumable stocks and equipment components
3. Perform calibration checks
  • 3.1 Operate instruments and equipment in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures
  • 3.2 Check calibration using specified standards and/or procedures
  • 3.3 Record all calibration data accurately and legibly
  • 3.4 Record calibration status and identify out-of-calibration equipment/instruments
  • 3.5 Quarantine out-of-calibration items in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Report items unable to be calibrated in accordance with appropriate workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAC45 MSL934004 Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment Unit of competency