Collection of Evidence -
Observation checklist for demonstration of skills – UV-Vis Spectrophotometry
Name of Candidate: ……………………………………………………………
During the demonstration of skills, did the candidate: / Y / N / N/A
  • Apply SOPs to efficiently prepare samples for test and analyses using UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Reads SOP
Understands SOP /  /  / 
  • Use safety information (e.g. MSDSs and SOPs) to perform Spectrophotometry procedures safely
Clothing and safety equipment are maintained to meet work area standards
Understands and applies safety principles
Can troubleshoot hazardous or potentially hazardous situations /  /  / 
  • Sets up spectrophotometer correctly for analysis of a specified analyte
Test equipment is set up according to established methods
Uses appropriate standards and sets up Standard Calibration correctly
Follows SOP when carrying out analysis /  /  / 
  • Is proactive in operating equipment and in troubleshooting
Is aware of, and plans for, possible problems
Is able to investigate and rectify problem situations using standard methods /  /  / 
  • Clean and maintain equipment
Spectrophotometer is cleaned and maintained according to established methods
Follows SOP when carrying out cleaning and maintenance /  /  / 
  • Calculate, record and present results accurately and legibly
Records are completed according to enterprise requirements
Calculations are correct /  /  / 
  • Complete all tests within required timeline without sacrificing:
Safety
Accuracy or legibility. /  /  / 
The candidate’s overall performance met the standard: / YES  / NO 
NOTE 1: These questions are models ONLY and are NOT comprehensive. You should develop your own panel of questions tailored to your teaching/training situation.NOTE 2: NA means, “Not observed at this time”.Feedback to candidate: Name of candidateSignatureDate______Name of assessorSignatureDate______

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