MSL976006 — Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures

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What an assessment for MSL976006 must cover

41 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 20 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine sample characteristics and testing requirements

1.1Confirm drivers for evaluation and selection of test methods and/or procedures
1.2Examine sample documentation and/or consult with sample supplier to determine nature of samples
1.3Identify sample characteristics which may affect testing requirements
1.4Determine testing requirements and their compatibility with existing workplace procedures

2 Evaluate possible test methods and/or procedures

2.1Identify appropriate standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures which may be applicable
2.2Assess suitability of available standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures against testing requirements
2.3Identify environmental and work health and safety (WHS) risks
2.4Identify the need for specific equipment, instrumentation and/or specialised facilities
2.5Estimate materials, personnel and possible training requirements

3 Recommend appropriate test methods and/or procedures

3.1Select appropriate test methodology consistent with testing requirements and resource availability
3.2Identify any changes to procedures required prior to implementation of selected method and/or procedure
3.3Recommend selected method and/or procedure to appropriate personnel and seek authorisation to proceed

4 Confirm and document selected methods and/or procedures

4.1Obtain standards and/or reference materials for the method and/or procedure
4.2Conduct tests to verify the performance of the method and/or procedure, standards and reference materials
4.3Analyse the measurements, considering accuracy, precision and estimations of uncertainties
4.4Determine if legal traceability is required and develop appropriate chain of custody procedures
4.5Document all safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling and reporting procedures
4.6Submit all documentation to appropriate personnel for review and approval

Performance evidence

evaluated and selected test methods and/or procedures for at least 2 different items or laboratory processes.

Knowledge evidence

principles, concepts and workplace and regulatory requirements related to method selection
regulatory and licensing requirements related to selected test methods
scientific and technical principles underpinning test method and their application to selection of testing methods for different materials
the role and importance of accuracy, precision, uncertainty, linearity, selectivity, range, limit of detection and matrix characteristics in method selection
calculation steps for data analysis and estimation of uncertainties for selected test methods
significance of normal, physiological or reference ranges
common types of tests and procedures relevant to the job role
drivers for the evaluation and selection of test methods and procedures
factors that typically influence method evaluation and selection, including:
quantity and nature of sample available for testing
levels of detection required
type of matrix, possible contaminants and resulting interference
safety
availability of suitable equipment, instruments and availability of trained staff
cost
selectivity of method, range, accuracy, precision and acceptable uncertainty
whether it is appropriate/ethical to perform the test
balancing customer, workplace and/or regulatory/licensing requirements
workplace and/or legal traceability requirements
awareness of environmental sustainability issues as they relate to the work task.

Foundation skills

Learning skills: to appraise new and emerging technologies relevant to scope of laboratory operations and/or job role
Numeracy skills: to use method performance measures.

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What does an assessment tool for MSL976006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSL976006 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 20 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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