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Prepare, standardise and use solutions

Prepare, standardise and use solutions

Unit of competency
National Code
MSL974031
State Code
OEY05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/05/2023
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
24/05/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare, standardise and monitor the quality of solutions.This unit of competency applies to laboratory technicians working in all 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. Prepare solutions
  • 1.1 Select appropriate procedure for solution preparation
  • 1.2 Select equipment, materials and solvent of specified purity
  • 1.3 Measure appropriate quantities of reagents for solution preparation and record data
  • 1.4 Select and assemble specified laboratory equipment and appropriate grade of glassware
  • 1.5 Perform specified dilutions
  • 1.6 Prepare solutions to achieve homogeneous mix of the specified concentration
  • 1.7 Label and store solutions to maintain identity and stability
2. Standardise and use volumetric solutions
  • 2.1 Assemble appropriate laboratory equipment
  • 2.2 Standardise the solution to the required specified range and precision
  • 2.3 Label and store solutions to maintain identity and stability
  • 2.4 Use standard volumetric solutions to determine concentration of unknown solutions
3. Calculate and record data
  • 3.1 Accurately calculate specified concentrations
  • 3.2 Use authorised procedure if data is to be modified
  • 3.3 Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Record all relevant details in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Report concentration with appropriate units
4. Monitor the quality of laboratory solutions
  • 4.1 Check solutions for visual deterioration and expiry date
  • 4.2 Record details and label solutions in accordance with workplace 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 Clean up spills using appropriate techniques to protect personnel, work area and environment
  • 5.3 Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts
  • 5.4 Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal
  • 5.5 Store equipment and reagents in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAC24 MSL974017 Prepare, standardise and use solutions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIX7 MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills Qualification
BIX6 MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques Qualification