Assessment Requirements for MSL904002 Perform standard calibrations

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Assessment Requirements for MSL904002 Perform standard calibrations

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package Release 2.0. Supersedes and equivalent to MSL904001 Perform standard calibrations. Foundation skills information added. Range of conditions removed. Assessment requirements amended. Equivalent outcome.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:

safely and accurately calibrated a minimum of 3 different items of test and/or measurement equipment from the following list:

balance

thermometer

thermocouple

pH meter

refractive index meter

viscosity meter

flow meter (including digital)

volumetric dispenser including auto-pipette (POVAs)

volumetric glass (once for life time)

spectrophotometer

incubator/oven/fridge

digestion block

biological safety cabinet

fume cupboard.

Calibrations must be carried out in accordance with standard calibration procedures and documented test methods.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

purpose of metrology and calibration, including common terminology, concepts, principles, procedures and applications

National Association of Testing Authority’s (NATA) and National Measurement Institute’s (NMI) role in the measurement and testing system in Australia and registration/licensing requirements

requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories (e.g. AS ISO/IEC 17025) as they affect job role and responsibilities

Australian and international standards and codes covering requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

standards imposed by regulatory and licensing bodies

statistical analysis of quality control data, mean, median, mode, ranges and standard deviations

hierarchy and appropriate selection of reference materials and instruments

commonly used reference materials and working standards

test equipment relevant to job role

workplace procedures for:

non-conformance/non-compliance

equipment operation

calibration

troubleshooting for equipment and test methods

recording and reporting

handling, transport, storage and operation of reference and working standards

test methods and calibration (validated and authorised)

different fields in which calibration work is conducted

workplace and/or legal traceability requirements

legal, ethical and work health and safety (WHS) requirements specific to the work task.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

specialised calibration/test equipment, reference standards and laboratory facilities

calibration methods, procedures and equipment specifications

workplace quality manual and procedures.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

MSL Laboratory Operations Companion Volume Implementation Guide is available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa