MSL974034 — Perform biological procedures

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What an assessment for MSL974034 must cover

35 assessable components: 5 elements (13 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 11 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 Interpret and schedule work requirements

1.1Review work request to identify samples, required procedures and materials equipment involved
1.2Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment
1.3Plan parallel work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple sets of samples

2 Receive and prepare biological samples

2.1Register samples in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee
2.2Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3Prepare samples in accordance with testing requirements

3 Perform biological techniques on samples

3.1Set up and use equipment and reagents in accordance with the method
3.2Perform techniques in accordance with the standard operating procedures

4 Maintain a safe work environment

4.1Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
4.2Safely dispose of biohazardous wastes
4.3Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents in accordance with workplace procedures

5 Maintain laboratory records

5.1Record data and results in accordance with workplace procedures
5.2Follow procedures to support traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results

Performance evidence

safely and accurately performed 3 different multistep biological procedures, using at least 2 different techniques from the following list:
multistep staining, either: haematological, histological, microbiological
preparation and examination of samples to demonstrate mitosis microscopically
preparation and enumeration of microscopic samples
colorimetry
spectrophotometry
chromotography
electrophoresis
electrochemistry
multistep molecular technique
multistep immunological technique

Knowledge evidence

biological principles and concepts underpinning tests and procedures associated with job role, including:
basic classification and taxonomy of organisms including prokaryotes and eukaryotes, bacteria, viruses, fungi, plants, animals, parasites and prions
basic structure and function of a plant and/or animal cell and the respective organelles
cell membrane activity, including diffusion (passive, facilitated and active), osmosis, tonicity
phases of the cell cycle including phases of mitosis
mendelian genetics including inheritance, meiosis, karyotypes, dominant, recessive, codominant and sex-linked traits, genotypes, phenotypes
basic structure and function of organic molecules including carbohydrates, lipids,
basic role of biologically significant ions, including calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and phosphate
purpose of procedures implemented (why they are used and what they demonstrate)
importance and appropriate use of controls and certified reference materials
legal, ethical and work health and safety (WHS) requirements specific to the work task.

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What does an assessment tool for MSL974034 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSL974034 needs to address all 35 unit components: 5 elements with 13 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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