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Develop and implement laboratory policy and procedures

Develop and implement laboratory policy and procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT404
State Code
BAL93
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace policies and procedures in a seed testing laboratory, including modifying policy to suit changed circumstances.It applies to senior seed analysts who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and who 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. Develop workplace policy and procedures
  • 1.1 Define scope of policy and procedures
  • 1.2 Identify and consult stakeholders as a key component of the development process
  • 1.3 Review operational strategies relevant to all stages of work covered by the policy
  • 1.4 Propose recommendations for policy and procedures options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost
  • 1.5 Reflect the organisation's purposeand operational goals in the policy and procedures
  • 1.6 Seek agreement on implementation strategy
2. Communicate the policy
  • 2.1 Promote the policy and procedures and the expected outcome to key stakeholders
  • 2.2 Assign the expected outcomes, activities to be undertaken and responsibilities and inform those involved in implementing the policy and procedures
3. Implement the policy
  • 3.1 Develop and communicate processes to help implement the policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Establish record system for tracking adoption of policy and procedures
4. Review policy implementation
  • 4.1 Provide outcomes and feedback to key personnel and stakeholders
  • 4.2 Identify issues and non-conformances that may require remedial action
  • 4.3 Investigate success or otherwise of policy and procedures
  • 4.4 Modify policy and/or procedures as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE658 AHCSDT404A Develop and implement laboratory policy and procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD6 AHC41516 Certificate IV in Seed Testing Qualification