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Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance

Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL933008
State Code
OAC36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/11/2018
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
29/11/2018
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform set-up, pre-use and in-house calibration/validation checks on laboratory equipment and assist with laboratory equipment maintenance.This unit of competency applies to laboratory assistants 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 set-up and pre-use checks of laboratory equipment
  • 1.1 Perform laboratory equipment set-up and pre-use checks in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Perform safety checks in accordance with relevant workplace and instrumental procedures
  • 1.3 Identify faulty or unsafe components and equipment and report to appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Complete equipment log books/records to meet workplace requirements
2 Perform calibration checks
  • 2.1 Start up equipment according to operating procedures
  • 2.2 Use specified standards for calibration check
  • 2.3 Check equipment in accordance with calibration procedures and schedules
  • 2.4 Record all calibration data accurately and legibly
  • 2.5 Compare data with specifications and/or previous records to identify non-compliant equipment
  • 2.6 Quarantine out-of-calibration equipment
3 Assist with equipment maintenance
  • 3.1 Ensure all equipment work areas are clean during and after equipment use
  • 3.2 Perform basic maintenance in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Clean and store equipment according to workplace and/or manufacturer's specifications/procedures
  • 3.4 Identify and replace, repair or dispose of damaged/worn equipment
4 Maintain records
  • 4.1 Record maintenance details
  • 4.2 Report information on unsafe or faulty equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO50 MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance Unit of competency