RIISTD401 — Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results
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What an assessment for RIISTD401 must cover
51 assessable components: 5 elements (26 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. 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 to supervise laboratory operations and monitor quality of test results
- 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
- 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to supervise laboratory operations and monitor quality of test results and confirm work activity is compliant
- 1.3Monitor risk management and environmental protection and address non-compliance
- 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity
- 1.5Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to work activity
- 1.6Prepare and implement an action plan in consultation with team members
2 Establish resource requirements and procure resources
- 2.1Determine and confirm availability of required equipment and resources
- 2.2Select and purchase new materials and equipment according to workplace procedures if required
- 2.3Prepare operational plans which make the best use of available resources, considering client needs and workplace plans
- 2.4Identify and analyse possible variances due to external/internal factors and prepare contingency plans
3 Manage personnel within work area
- 3.1Confirm that personnel are competent to perform required tasks and organise training as required
- 3.2Arrange for the recruitment and induction of personnel as required
- 3.3Confirm personnel follow all relevant procedures, regulations and standards and that technical work is performed according to relevant standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and schedules
- 3.4Monitor testing and sampling procedures for quality control according to workplace requirements
- 3.5Develop and coordinate rosters to balance job requirements, laboratory efficiency and skill development opportunities
- 3.6Empower work groups/teams in dealing with technical and workflow problems and suggest improvements
- 3.7Provide coaching and mentoring to support personnel who have difficulties with meeting targets for performance and/or resource usage
4 Assess the quality of data/results
- 4.1Review user checks and calibration performance records to confirm that equipment meets test specifications
- 4.2Check for obvious sources of interferences that may have occurred during measurements
- 4.3Review records of sample collection and preparation to confirm chain of custody requirements and adherence to sampling procedures
- 4.4Check the condition of equipment and stored samples if available and appropriate
- 4.5Review the quality of test results and data and document potential sources or instances of non-conforming work and asses their significance
5 Review performance and complete housekeeping
- 5.1Assess utilisation of plant, equipment and consumables and compare with planned usage
- 5.2Program and arrange for maintenance of plant and equipment according to workplace maintenance schedules
- 5.3Recommend preventative and corrective actions to improve sampling, testing and calibration activities
- 5.4Maintain systems, procedures and records associated with resource usage according to workplace requirements
Performance evidence
- supervise laboratory operations and monitor quality of results on at least two occasions, including: analysing at least two sets of test reports and data to detect potential or actual non-conformances, asses their significance, identify potential causes and recommend preventative or corrective actions
- reviewing the accuracy and completeness of at least one set of technical records for sampling or testing activities, including: instrument calibration/performance records; client requests or work orders however named; worksheets; competency records; reports; records of proficiency testing or quality assurance activities.
- locate and apply required legislation, accreditation, documentation, policies and procedures
- interpret and implement required procedures and techniques, including: using computers/data management devices and programs; reading and interpreting databases and spreadsheets; maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
- work with others to supervise laboratory operations and monitor quality of test results to meet required outcomes, including: communicating instructions to those involved; establishing and maintaining communication with all personnel and clients; using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others.
Knowledge evidence
- key legislation required to supervise laboratory operations and monitor quality of test results, including: National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation program requirements; Australian and international standards and codes relevant to the laboratory’s operations and scope of testing
- key policies, procedures and established requirement for supervising laboratory operations and monitoring the quality of test results, including those for: budgeting, operational planning and efficient resource use; scheduling and completing internal audit; contingency planning; work health and safety; emergencies; environmental sustainability issues as they relate to the work task; workplace data quality and legal traceability; records and reports; housekeeping
- problem-solving techniques, including: troubleshooting and fault-finding; risk analysis, cause analysis and/or aspect/impact analysis commensurate with the problem; non-routine operational, technical, administrative and/or personnel-related problems
- specifications for samples, tests or calibration activities under investigation
- procedures, equipment, materials and instrumentation used to generate test results and data
- apply basic mathematical skills to determine data acceptability
- typical sample collection and preparation problems and associated preventative and corrective actions
- human and environmental factors that may affect data
- sources of interference that may affect data
- workplace documents and/or plans covering management of laboratory services, quality, environment, personnel, budgets and maintenance
- laboratory services and/or products and customers in work or functional area
- business operational plans and key performance indicators (KPIs) for work or functional area
- team leadership, mentoring, coaching and training opportunities and techniques
- human resource management
- characteristic properties of the materials under investigation
- workplace industrial agreements and regulations dealing with hygiene, dress and behaviour of employees.
Foundation skills
- Numeracy: Apply basic mathematical skills to determine data acceptability
- Oral communication: Presents information and provides assistance using industry specific vocabulary
- Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace documentation and legislation
- Problem-solving: Identifies and rectifies deviations in results
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Questions about assessing RIISTD401
What does an assessment tool for RIISTD401 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISTD401 needs to address all 51 unit components: 5 elements with 26 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 16 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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