Carry out small scale processing
Overview
This standard covers the competences you need to carry
out small scale processing in a science related work activity
in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can select and
produce appropriate small quantities required against
specification in accordance with the relevant workplace
procedures.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone in a
science related work setting, including individuals working
in hospitals, scientific laboratories, schools and universities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 ensure that your work is carried out in accordance with
workplace procedures
P2 use safe practices and the appropriate personal
protection equipment (PPE) when performing scientific or
technical activities
P3 set the conditions for small scale processing and take
the appropriate action to maintain them
P4 confirm the calibration status of equipment and prepare
it correctly for the processing operation
P5 produce small scale quantities required against
specification
P6 maintain the specified controlled conditions for
processing and record required information
P7 take specified action in the event of abnormal
occurrences and report them to the relevant people
P8 communicate the required information about the work
done, in accordance with departmental and organisational
procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the health and safety requirements of the area in which
you are carrying out the scientific or technical activities
K2 the implications of not taking account of legislation,
regulations, standards and guidelines when conducting
scientific or technical activities
K3 the scientific or technical techniques and processes you
must use correctly in the workplace
K4 the importance of wearing protective clothing, gloves
and eye protection for scientific or technical activities
K5 the importance of correct identification, and any unique
workplace coding system
K6 the organisational requirements for maintaining the
security of the workplace
K7 the lines of communication and responsibilities in your
department, and their links with the rest of the organisation
K8 the limits of your own authority and to whom you should
report if you have problems that you cannot resolve
K9 the principles and procedures for small scale processing
K10 the essential features of a process plan and how to
follow it
K11 how to source and access relevant standards
K12 the operating conditions that are necessary to conduct
the small scale processing, and how to maintain them
K13 why it is important to follow set procedures
K14 the range of equipment used for small scale
processing
K15 why it is important to follow the correct data recording
and reporting procedures
K16 the methods that can be used for dealing with the
handling, storage and disposal of materials
K17 the cleaning materials and methods that should be
used
K18 the range of resources needed for small scale
processing
K19 the reporting procedure in the event of deviations from
processing plans
K20 the document control and reporting procedures that
should be used
K21 the reasons why effective communication is important,
and the methods used for communicating effectively
Scope/range
- produce small scale processing qualifies for one of the
following:
1.1 testing the viability of a proposed large-scale
manufacturing method
1.2 meeting a customer's requirements for a specialist
product not required in any great quantity
1.3 producing small quantities of products to be used in
sampling
1.4 testing or other investigations such as reference
standards or design evaluation - maintain two of the following controlled conditions during
processing:
2.1 health and safety
2.2 allotted time
2.3 cleanliness & hygiene
2.4 environment
2.5 recording systems - record all of the following processing information:
3.1 sample identification
3.2 results of small scale processing
3.3 calculations and data
3.4 conditions of in-process test - record and communicate details of work done, to the
appropriate people, using:
4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following:
4.2 written or typed report
4.3 computer-based record
4.4 specific workplace documentation
4.5 electronic mail