MSL953004 — Operate a robotic sample preparation system
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What an assessment for MSL953004 must cover
40 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 Prepare robotic system for operation
- 1.1Perform routine system checks at start of shift
- 1.2Confirm shift priorities with supervisor
- 1.3Review job requests to identify the samples, required parameters and special instructions/preparation methods for each
- 1.4Identify hazards, safety equipment and safe work procedures associated with samples, preparation methods and robotic system
- 1.5Check that samples are dry and free of obvious contamination
- 1.6Check that the particle size of any sample does not exceed system input size limits
- 1.7Check samples against accompanying documentation and record/report any discrepancies
2 Load samples into system
- 2.1Scan sample barcodes into system
- 2.2Load samples in the correct sequence when the system is ready
- 2.3Use system monitor to ensure that correct worksheet is assigned to each sample
3 Monitor system and report errors
- 3.1Monitor screen displays and conduct visual checks, as necessary, to ensure that system operates correctly throughout cycle
- 3.2Recognise common error codes and promptly inform supervisor
- 3.3Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge
4 Unload samples
- 4.1Unload samples sequentially in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.2Obtain analytical portions of each sample using workplace procedures
- 4.3Label and store analytical portions and excess sample material in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.4Seek advice when problems are beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge
5 Maintain a safe work environment
- 5.1Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
- 5.2Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts
- 5.3Segregate and dispose of wastes in accordance with workplace requirements
- 5.4Clean robotic system components, care for and store equipment as required
Performance evidence
- safely operated a robotic sample preparation system reliably and efficiently for at least 3 different samples with different preparation requirements and subsequent analysis, including:
- accurately recording sample details in system
- minimising rework, waste and environmental impacts
Knowledge evidence
- importance of good customer relations, optimising throughput and minimising costs and rework
- procedures for sorting and receiving samples used in job role
- sample preparation methods/processes for common mineral ore samples used in job role
- characteristics of materials to be sampled
- purpose of routine downstream analytical tests conducted on samples used in job role
- procedures for preventing contamination
- procedures for ensuring traceability of samples
- purpose of routine downstream analytical tests conducted on samples used in job role
- function of key components and operating procedures for robotic sample preparation system
- safe work procedures and operation of safety equipment relevant to job role
- robotic system parameters, such as grind time, crushing time and cleaning cycles to prevent cross-contamination
- materials typically sampled: solids, such as rocks, minerals, soils, sands and stream sediments; pulverised core and other drill samples, such as rotary air blast (RAB), reverse circulation (RC) and air core samples; powder concentrates; dump samples and grab samples
- common sample preparation methods: sorting, boxing and drying; sieving; milling; primary crushing (e.g. 10 mm, 2 mm); fine pulverising (e.g. 100 micron, 75 micron)
- typical hazards to be addressed: dust, silica and fibrous materials; asbestiform minerals; naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM); samples containing nickel and lead-based compounds; noise and vibration; crushing, entanglement and cuts associated with moving machinery; impact injuries from contact with robot arms; failure of pneumatic hoses; manual handling of heavy loads, such as sample bags/containers, racks and trolleys; heat exhaustion/stress and fatigue
- 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
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