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Schedule laboratory work for a small team

Schedule laboratory work for a small team

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL915004
State Code
OAC06
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
089999 - Management And Commerce, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/11/2018
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to schedule laboratory work for a small team to meet operational requirements. It covers the ability to identify resource requirements and then document, monitor and adjust schedules in response to operational variations and in consultation with relevant personnel.This unit applies to technical officers and laboratory technicians who have responsibility for the work outputs of a small work team 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 Determine work requirements and laboratory resources
  • 1.1 Determine and prioritise demand for laboratory services in work area for the planning period
  • 1.2 Access and verify information about orders/service requests, stocks and delivery
  • 1.3 Determine the personnel, material and equipment required to deliver services
2 Develop schedules in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 2.1 Prepare schedules which meet the demand for services and balance the best use of available resources with skill development opportunities
  • 2.2 Distribute work schedules to team or appropriate personnel and confirm contents with them
3 Monitor schedules
  • 3.1 Monitor work flow and outputs against schedules and recognise any variations or potential disruptions
  • 3.2 Identify possible causes for the variations and discuss possible adjustments with senior personnel
4 Adjust schedules in consultation with senior personnel
  • 4.1 Adjust schedules in response to operational variation
  • 4.2 Maintain or renegotiate outputs in accordance with work requirements
  • 4.3 Update documented schedules and distribute to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO63 MSL915002 Schedule laboratory work for a small team Unit of competency