Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
laboratory data
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
standards
certificates of compliance
quality assurance records
scientific articles and publications
reference texts
product information and purchase details (e.g. supplier catalogues and handbooks)
calibration records
maintenance and service records
production schedules
instructions
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions (hardware and software documentation)
verbal direction from laboratory manager, supervisor, or senior operator
Software packages
Software packages may include:
word processing
spreadsheets
databases
graphical and statistical analysis
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Functions
Functions may include:
Formatting
Integrating
importing graphics
charts and tables
Laboratory software
Laboratory software may be applied to:
sample login, tracking and scheduling
results entry
quality assurance or quality control data reporting
export and invoicing
tracking labels
worksheets
status and backlog reports
control limit charting
barcoding
Data
Laboratory data may include:
the results of inspections, tests, quality or safety audits and trials
product or process non-compliance
quarantine procedures
materials compliance validation
calibration or maintenance schedules
stocktakes
instrument performance characteristics
wine shows
Information and reference sources
Information and reference sources may be accessed manually or electronically, and may include:
standards
specifications
analytical tolerances
supply details
stock control records
production statistics
automatic data transfer, including barcode systems
internet, intranet and email
Reports
Reports will involve the use of computer hardware and software tools to analyse laboratory data and interpret the information to produce reports for use by the laboratory and its internal or external customers. These may include:
winemakers
production team members
external clients
Reports may be distributed in:
hard copy or electronic format

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
prepare equipment and software for operation
use software for laboratory applications
obtain, analyse and record data
maintain laboratory data according to workplace system requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment as required
work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required
equipment, services and corresponding information as required
products and materials as required
internal and external customers and suppliers as required
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence 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.