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Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory

Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDT414
State Code
ODU30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and monitor a quarantine approved laboratory that meets federal and state government certification requirements.The unit applies to senior seed analysts who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.Federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and certification requirements apply to this unit for biological materials subject to quarantine.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret and communicate quarantine requirements
  • 1.1 Maintain information on quarantine and biosecurity requirements impacting laboratory operations
  • 1.2 Distribute information on responsibilities of work team to maintain laboratory's compliance according to state and federal regulations
  • 1.3 Explain implications of non-compliance with regulations to personnel within laboratory
2. Ensure that work practices are compliant
  • 2.1 Plan work practices to ensure compliance
  • 2.2 Implement testing procedures for methods and equipment in compliance with regulations
  • 2.3 Implement systems to ensure accuracy and/or efficiency of equipment
  • 2.4 Coach and mentor team members compliance according quarantine and biosecurity procedures
3. Review, modify and implement laboratory procedures
  • 3.1 Identify, rectify and report problems with compliance
  • 3.2 Minimise potential non-compliance through on-going review of procedures and supervision of activities
  • 3.3 Advise laboratory personnel of strategies to improve compliance
  • 3.4 Communicate new and improved procedures to laboratory personnel
4. Investigate, rectify and report non-conformance
  • 4.1 Investigate and manage incidents and occurrences of non-compliance
  • 4.2 Provide training for laboratory personnel to acquire and apply competencies to meet compliance
  • 4.3 Redesign or adjust work practices to ensure that non-compliance is not repeated
  • 4.4 Maintain systems, records and reporting procedures according to state and federal quarantine regulations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT96 AHCSDT401 Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory Unit of competency