MSL977012 — Develop or adapt analyses and procedures

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What an assessment for MSL977012 must cover

35 assessable components: 4 elements (23 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 9 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 gaps and deficiencies in present methods and procedures

1.1Identify opportunities to improve analyses and procedures
1.2Identify requirements for new analyses and procedures to meet testing briefs
1.3Define the scope of analysis required by the improvement or new testing brief
1.4Establish that existing workplace test methods and procedures do not meet requirements
1.5Prepare development proposal based on information reviewed
1.6Confirm development requirements and development proposal with appropriate personnel
1.7Obtain authorisation to proceed in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Research and propose alternatives

2.1Source relevant documented methods and procedures
2.2Review relevant documented methods and procedures in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3Consult with relevant technical personnel regarding project development issues
2.4Evaluate resource requirements for proposed changes
2.5Ensure that proposed changes meet work health and safety (WHS), environmental, regulatory and workplace requirements
2.6Document development requirements, timelines and proposed methods and procedures
2.7Obtain authorisation to proceed in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Evaluate alternatives, develop analyses and recommend methods and procedures

3.1Investigate possible alternatives and choose appropriate method/procedure
3.2Develop and/or adapt analytical method or test procedure to meet requirements
3.3Trial method and procedure against requirements
3.4Validate method and procedure against workplace requirements
3.5Maintain records to substantiate and justify chosen approach

4 Document and report new methods and procedure

4.1Prepare and/or update analytical method/procedure and associated laboratory documentation
4.2Obtain final approval for new method/procedure
4.3Identify and respond to situations where withdrawal, documentation and archiving of superseded methods and/or procedures is required
4.4Issue new method and procedures in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and: developed or adapted a method of analysis of an item or process, and all related methods and procedures to meet workplace and regulatory requirements, for at least 1 of the following: non-instrumental method, spectrometric method, chromatographic method, electrochemical method, assays based on biological properties or cell properties for enzyme antibody activity, any complex method.

Knowledge evidence

concepts relating to method and procedure development, including: - determining and defining development objectives - relating chemical and physical characteristic of sample to possible assay methods - evaluating criteria to choose appropriate analytical method - sample clean-up and preparation techniques - preparation, set-up and calibration of testing equipment - choice of appropriate detection system ensuring accuracy/precision criteria are achieved - optimisation of analysis conditions
criteria for choice of method and procedure, including: - economic factors - safety considerations - resource factors, including equipment and personnel - regulatory, accreditation and registration considerations
detailed theoretical and practical basis of analyses relevant to job role
operating principles and practices and characteristics, capabilities and limitations of testing equipment used
relative advantages and disadvantages of different testing methods
reasons for new methods of analysis and related procedures being developed, including: - analysis of raw materials - introduction of new technology - quality control or evaluation of the stability of new formulations of existing products - quality control or evaluation of the stability of products - to meet regulatory requirements
procedures and requirements for method and procedure development, validation and approval
awareness of environmental sustainability issues as they relate to the work task
legal, ethical and work health and safety (WHS) requirements specific to the work task.

Foundation skills

Learning skills: to applying theoretical concepts and practical principles to develop or adapt methods and procedures to meet requirements
Numeracy skills: to apply method performance measures, such as accuracy, precision, uncertainty, linearity, selectivity, range, limit of detection and matrix characteristics.

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