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Contribute to the development of products and applications

Contribute to the development of products and applications

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL977001
State Code
AWN67
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
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to evaluate a product/application brief and to contribute to the development of products and applications to meet the requirements of the brief.This unit of competency is applicable to senior technical officers, laboratory supervisors and technical specialists working in all industry sectors. All operations must comply with relevant standards, appropriate procedures and/or workplace requirements.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 Scope the development project
  • 1.1 Confirm details of new product/application brief
  • 1.2 Specify new product/application requirements
  • 1.3 Analyse existing products (internal and external to workplace) to determine if they meet customer need
  • 1.4 Interpret and apply relevant Acts, regulations and codes of practice
  • 1.5 Prepare product development plan
  • 1.6 Obtain approval for development plan from appropriate personnel
2 Set scope of project
  • 2.1 Estimate resource requirements, including staffing, equipment and materials needed to undertake the project
  • 2.2 Identify roles and responsibilities of project team members
  • 2.3 Identify quality requirements and quality standards
  • 2.4 Prepare project timelines taking into account any constraints
3 Develop new product formulation
  • 3.1 Prepare documentation for new product pilot batch
  • 3.2 Evaluate/recommend materials for new product/application
  • 3.3 Calculate required quantities of materials and adjust for properties as appropriate
  • 3.4 Develop/modify products in pilot batch scale in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 3.5 Arrange for product evaluation against development brief
  • 3.6 Modify product/application to meet evaluation recommendations
  • 3.7 Edit documentation and issue to appropriate personnel
  • 3.8 Recommend and evaluate packaging for new product/application
  • 3.9 Prepare protocol for stability (shelf) testing of new product/application
4 Assist with preparation of quality/regulatory compliance procedures/materials
  • 4.1 Develop in-process and laboratory testing protocols
  • 4.2 Prepare product labelling and submit for approval
  • 4.3 Assist in product and analytical method validation
  • 4.4 Implement an effective plant hygiene and asepsis program, if applicable
  • 4.5 Develop good manufacturing principles for medicinal products (GMP)/principles of good laboratory practice (GLP) protocols for approval by appropriate personnel
  • 4.6 Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality and laboratory-related procedures
  • 4.7 Prepare work health and safety (WHS) procedures for the laboratory and manufacturing environment and submit for approval
5 Document and report project outcomes
  • 5.1 Document and report project outcomes
  • 5.2 Complete project reporting requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA756 MSL977001A Contribute to the development of products and applications Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAC25 MSL977006 Contribute to the development of products and applications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZR8 MSL60116 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations Qualification
AZS1 MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory Technology Qualification