Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory
Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT401A
AHCSDT401A
State Code
WE655
WE655
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This Unit covers the maintenance and monitoring of a quarantine approved laboratory to meet Australian Quarantine Inspection Services (AQIS) certification.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret and communicate quarantine requirements
- 1.1 Knowledge of quarantine requirements impacting on laboratory is maintained.
- 1.2 Clear information is distributed on the responsibilities of individuals to maintain the laboratory's quarantine compliance.
- 1.3 The implications of non-compliance are explained to all personnel within the laboratory.
2. Ensure that work practices are compliant
- 2.1 Work practices are planned to ensure compliance.
- 2.2 Testing procedures are implemented so that methods and equipment are fit for purpose.
- 2.3 Systems to ensure the accuracy and/or efficiency of equipment are implemented.
- 2.4 Team members are coached and mentored to manage their responsibilities.
3. Monitor, analyse, adjust and report performance
- 3.1 Actual and potential problems with quarantine compliance are identified, rectified and reported promptly.
- 3.2 Potential non-compliance is minimised through on-going analysis and supervision activities.
- 3.3 Strategies to improve compliance are advised to laboratory personnel.
- 3.4 New and improved procedures are communicated to laboratory personnel.
- 3.5 Systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained according to AQIS requirements.
4. Investigate, rectify and report non-conformance
- 4.1 Incidents and occurrences of non-compliance are investigated and dealt with.
- 4.2 On and/or off job training is provided for laboratory personnel to acquire and apply competencies to meet compliance.
- 4.3 Workplace practices are re-designed or adjusted to ensure that non-compliance is not repeated.
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Quarantine requirements may include:
hygiene; isolation; signage; record-keeping; waste disposal; security; calibration, certification and efficacy of equipment; and operational procedures.
Equipment may include:
balances; scales; sterilisers; refrigerators; freezers; and storage cabinets.
Quarantine requirements may include:
hygiene; isolation; signage; record-keeping; waste disposal; security; calibration, certification and efficacy of equipment; and operational procedures.
Equipment may include:
balances; scales; sterilisers; refrigerators; freezers; and storage cabinets.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
maintain laboratory operations to meet AQIS requirements for a quarantine approved laboratory
monitor and analyse work practices to ensure compliance
negotiate changes to work processes and procedures
provide coaching and mentoring support to personnel
keep required records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This Unit of competency should be assessed in a laboratory environment that is accredited by either ISTA or NATA, as appropriate.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the candidate's interactions with and instruction of, laboratory personnel
review of verified records and reports generated by the candidate
feedback from managers regarding the candidate's ability to implement relevant enterprise procedures
review of information developed by the candidate and provided to the workgroup
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
maintain laboratory operations to meet AQIS requirements for a quarantine approved laboratory
monitor and analyse work practices to ensure compliance
negotiate changes to work processes and procedures
provide coaching and mentoring support to personnel
keep required records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This Unit of competency should be assessed in a laboratory environment that is accredited by either ISTA or NATA, as appropriate.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the candidate's interactions with and instruction of, laboratory personnel
review of verified records and reports generated by the candidate
feedback from managers regarding the candidate's ability to implement relevant enterprise procedures
review of information developed by the candidate and provided to the workgroup
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT96 | AHCSDT401 | Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J273 | AHC41512 | Certificate IV in Seed Testing | Qualification |