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Sample and test materials and product

Sample and test materials and product

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMSUP292
State Code
AXO11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to take routine samples and conduct simple tests.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to take samples in the workplace, perform a narrow range of simple tests and interpret the results and take specified action based on those results. It applies to simple, routine tests to procedure which will typically be done in the workplace or in a ‘factory laboratory’ (or bench) adjacent to or within the factory. This unit of competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Take sample
  • 1.1 Determine type of sample and sampling equipment required
  • 1.2 Check sampling equipment is clean and in good order
  • 1.3 Take sample of required type, from the required place and at the required time and place in required container
  • 1.4 Label sample to procedure
  • 1.5 Carry sample to required place
2 Complete test
  • 2.1 Check test required from procedures
  • 2.2 Check sample identification and integrity
  • 2.3 Check test equipment is clean, in good order and within calibration
  • 2.4 Complete test required in accordance with standard procedures/instructions
3 Interpret results and take action
  • 3.1 Note anything about sample, equipment or the test itself which may have caused it to give a bad result
  • 3.2 Compare results to specification
  • 3.3 Take action appropriate to the test results and any other observations
4 Complete sample and test cycle
  • 4.1 Complete required records
  • 4.2 Store and/or dispose of sample as required
  • 4.3 Clean all equipment and leave ready for next sample/test
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8294 MSAPMSUP292A Sample and test materials and product Unit of competency