Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare working solutions

Prepare working solutions

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL973002
State Code
AWO22
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to prepare working solutions and to check that existing stocks of solutions are suitable for use. Working solutions include those required to perform laboratory tests. Personnel are required to calculate quantities and make dilutions.This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory assistants working in all industry sectors. While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Make up working solutions
  • 1.1 Identify the relevant standard methods for solution preparation
  • 1.2 Assemble specified laboratory equipment
  • 1.3 Select and prepare materials and solvent of specified purity
  • 1.4 Measure appropriate quantities of reagents for solution preparation and record data
  • 1.5 Prepare labels and log solution details in laboratory register
  • 1.6 Transfer solutions to appropriately labelled containers
2 Check existing stock of solutions
  • 2.1 Monitor shelf life of working solutions and identify those that are unfit for use according to laboratory procedures
  • 2.2 Replace out-of-date or reject solutions according to laboratory procedures
3 Maintain a safe work environment
  • 3.1 Use appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
  • 3.2 Store reagents and clean/store glassware and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts
  • 3.4 Clean up spills using appropriate techniques
  • 3.5 Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA706 MSL973002A Prepare working solutions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAC74 MSL973014 Prepare working solutions Unit of competency