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Work within a laboratory or field workplace

Work within a laboratory or field workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL912002
State Code
OEY22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/05/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
24/05/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a laboratory/field workplace. This unit of competency applies to samplers/testers, production operators and field 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. Identify and comply with workplace frameworks
  • 1.1 Identify, locate and use sources of key workplace information
  • 1.2 Identify and follow workplace policy and procedures relating to employment, security, confidentiality and reporting lines
  • 1.3 Perform all work activities in accordance with relevant environmental management procedures, sustainability principles and work practices
  • 1.4 Follow workplace procedures for use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Provide scientific or technical support
  • 2.1 Identify workplace roles and responsibilities of scientific and/or technical personnel
  • 2.2 Recognise and locate the equipment and resources required for everyday work
  • 2.3 Interpret work instructions correctly and seek clarification if necessary
  • 2.4 Follow work instructions to perform scientific and/or technical tasks safely and efficiently
  • 2.5 Maintain own work area, equipment and materials in a safe and organised manner in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Organise daily work
  • 3.1 Assess and prioritise workload according to level of responsibility
  • 3.2 Advise supervisor if additional resources or support are required to improve performance
  • 3.3 Undertake duties in a positive manner to enhance workplace cooperation and efficiency
4. Take responsibility for quality of own work
  • 4.1 Monitor and adjust own work practices to ensure that the quality of outputs is maintained
  • 4.2 Identify and report opportunities for improvements in procedures, processes and equipment in work area
5. Identify own learning needs
  • 5.1 Identify career options and training opportunities in the workplace
  • 5.2 Identify own skills and learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO68 MSL912001 Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction) Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIX7 MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills Qualification
BIX8 MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement Qualification