Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrialpathway)

Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (IndustrialPathway)

Level 3

Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority

Accredited from 22 March 2006to 30 September 2009
Group award number: G85P 23
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by SEMTA. SEMTA draws its membership from the laboratory sector.

For further information, please contact the SQA web site.

Structure of the SVQ

The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

DW2J 04

Maintain a Healthy, Safe and Productive Work Environment

1Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment

DW20 04

Create Effective Working Relationships

1Gain the trust and support of colleagues and team members

2Gain the trust and support of your manager

3Minimise conflict in your team

DW1R 04

Carry out Testing Operations

1Establish requirements for testing

2Prepare for testing

3Prepare test sample

4Conduct routine tests

5Record test results

DW1F 04

Assess Data and Produce Reports

1Collate and validate data

2Present results

DW33 04

Provide Technical Support

1Evaluate requirements for technical assistance

2Utilise information

3Implement technical assistance plan

Optional units A

Candidates must complete a further 3 units, including at least 2 from unit A in addition to the mandatory units:

DW2Y 04

Plan Delivery of Sampling and Testing

1Plan sampling requirements

2Plan testing requirements

DW1K 04

Carry out Complex Testing Operations

1Evaluate the requirements for complex testing

2Prepare for complex testing

3Prepare test sample

4Conduct complex tests

5Evaluate test results

DW1J 04

Carry out Complex Sampling Operations

1Evaluate the requirements of complex sampling

2Prepare for complex sampling

3Obtain representative samples

4Maintain integrity of sample

DW1L 04

Carry out Investigations

1Plan Investigations

2Conduct investigations

3Record and evaluate results of investigations

DW1P 04

Carry out Small Scale Processing

1Prepare for small scale processing

2Carry out small scale processing

3Evaluate results of small scale processing

DW2E 04

Identify and Monitor Calibration Requirements for Equipment

1Identify calibration system requirements

2Monitor adherence to calibration requirements

DW29 04

Developing the Research Design

1Identify the methods to achieve the aims and objectives of the research

2Select and develop tools, techniques and apparatus to achieve the aims and objectives of the research

3Draw up research plans

Optional units B

DW1Y 04

Control Stocks of Laboratory Materials and Equipment

1Order stock

2Receive and store stock

3Maintain stock levels

4Issue stock

DW39 04

Work in Aseptic or Clean Room Conditions

1Prepare for work in aseptic or clean room conditions

2Work correctly in aseptic or clean room conditions

DW2L 04

Make Presentations

1Prepare presentations

2Deliver presentations

DW2V 04

Manage Yourself

1Develop your own skills to improve your performance

2Manage your time to meet your objectives

DW3C 04

Enable Learning Through Demonstration and Instructions

1Demonstrating skills and methods to learners

2Instructing learners

DW1V 04

Contribute to the Development of Teams and Individuals

1Contribute to the identification of development needs

2Contribute to planning the development of teams and individuals

3Contribute to development activities

4Contribute to the assessment of people against development objectives

DW2H 04

Lead the Work of Teams and Individuals to Achieve their Objectives

1Plan the work of teams and individuals

2Assess the work of teams and individuals

3Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their work

Contexts

The award can be taken in x different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:

G85X 23 Laboratory and Associate Technical Activities (Educational Pathway) (level 3)

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