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Perform biological procedures

Perform biological procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL974021
State Code
OAC39
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/11/2018
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
29/11/2018
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to interpret work requirements, prepare samples, and perform routine biological procedures. These procedures may involve several steps and are used to classify organisms and biologically active compounds by analysing their biological and/or chemical characteristics. This unit includes interpretation of results and troubleshooting obvious departures from standard procedures.This unit of competency applies to technical assistants working in the biomedical, environmental, biotechnology and education industry sectors.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret and schedule work requirements
  • 1.1 Review work request to identify samples, required procedures and materials/equipment/instruments involved
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment
  • 1.3 Plan parallel work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple sets of samples
2 Receive and prepare biological samples
  • 2.1 Log samples using standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 2.2 Record sample description, compare with specification and note and report discrepancies
  • 2.3 Prepare samples in accordance with testing requirements
3 Perform techniques that assist in the classification of organisms
  • 3.1 Identify characteristics used to classify organisms
  • 3.2 Use dichotomous keys to identify organisms
4 Perform biological procedures
  • 4.1 Set up and use equipment and reagents in accordance with the method
  • 4.2 Perform techniques in accordance with the standard operating procedures
5 Maintain a safe work environment
  • 5.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
  • 5.2 Minimise the generation of waste
  • 5.3 Safely dispose of biohazardous wastes
  • 5.4 Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents as required
6 Maintain laboratory records
  • 6.1 Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
  • 6.2 Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO06 MSL974006 Perform biological procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY18 MSL974034 Perform biological procedures Unit of competency