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Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory

Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT401
State Code
BAT96
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and monitor a quarantine-approved laboratory that meets Department of Agriculture (DA) certification.It applies to senior seed analysts who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret and communicate quarantine requirements
  • 1.1 Keep and update information on quarantine requirements impacting on laboratory
  • 1.2 Distribute clear information on the responsibilities of individuals to maintain the laboratory's quarantine compliance
  • 1.3 Explain to all personnel the implications of non-compliance within the laboratory
2. Ensure that work practices are compliant
  • 2.1 Plan work practices to ensure compliance
  • 2.2 Implement testing procedures so that methods and equipment are fit for purpose
  • 2.3 Implement systems to ensure the accuracy and/or efficiency of equipment
  • 2.4 Coach and mentor team members to manage their responsibilities around maintaining quarantine compliance in the laboratory
3. Monitor, analyse, adjust and report performance
  • 3.1 Identify, rectify and report actual and potential problems with quarantine compliance
  • 3.2 Minimise potential non-compliance through on-going analysis and supervision activities
  • 3.3 Advise laboratory personnel of strategies to improve compliance
  • 3.4 Communicate new and improved procedures to laboratory personnel
  • 3.5 Maintain systems, records and reporting procedures according to DA requirements
4. Investigate, rectify and report non-conformance
  • 4.1 Investigate and manage incidents and occurrences of non-compliance
  • 4.2 Provide on and/or off job training for laboratory personnel to acquire and apply competencies to meet compliance
  • 4.3 Redesign or adjust work practices to ensure that non-compliance is not repeated
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE655 AHCSDT401A Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU30 AHCSDT414 Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD6 AHC41516 Certificate IV in Seed Testing Qualification