SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS Scope/Range
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NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS201 Follow Health and Safety 1 identify health and safety standard operating procedures for all of the following: Procedures in Life Sciences and 1.1 workplace hazards and spillages Related Industries 1.2 unsafe practices 1.3 manual handling, VDU & RSI policies 1.4 other (please specify) 2 recognise two of the following workplace hazardous substances: 2.1 flammables (liquid or solid) 2.2 radioactive material 2.3 pyrophoric/water reactive material 2.4 oxidiser/corrosive material 2.5 equipment or tools 2.6 compressed gas/explosive/unstable reactive material 2.7 toxic/harmful/sensitising/irritant/biological material 2.8 extreme temperature 3 follow established procedures for both of the following: 3.1 workplace emergency (eg injury, spillage) 3.2 workplace evacuation (eg fire, gas leak) SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 1 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS202 Maintain Effective and Efficient 1 sustain positive working relationships by all of the following: Working Relationships in Life 1.1 working in teams Sciences and Related Industries 1.2 being co-operative and flexible 1.3 supporting others 1.4 providing clear and accurate information 2 maintain working relationships with two of the following: 2.1 colleagues in your own working group 2.2 colleagues outside your normal working group 2.3 supervisors/managers 2.4 persons external to your organisation 2.5 more senior professionals/scientists 3 review personal development objectives and targets, to include one of the following: 3.1 dual or multi skilling 3.2 increased responsibility 3.3 training on new equipment/technology 3.4 other specific requirements
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 2 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS202 4 record details of work done, and communicate the details to the appropriate people (continued) 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 company documentation 4.5 electronic mail COGLS203 Use Information Recording 1 use two of the following types of information system: Systems in Life Sciences and 1.1 paper based Related Industries 1.2 computer based 1.3 telephone/fax 2 establish and input data requirements for four of the following: 2.1 date of request/sample/specimen 2.2 laboratory test being done 2.3 database code/LIMS number/laboratory code 2.4 patient details 2.5 person requesting activity/client sending batches/samples/specimen 2.6 work activity/materials/resources requirements 2.7 work/client’s location 2.8 sample description/details of specimen 2.9 laboratory test results and destination for results NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS203 3 resolve two of the following problems associated with work activity: (continued) 3.1 incorrect identification of requirements 3.2 poor/unclear written request/missing information 3.3 incorrect/poor/unclear/damaged/missing labelling 3.4 requests exceed available supply 4 resolve two of the following problems associated with work activity:
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 3 4.1 writing/adding codes on the batch/sample/specimen 4.2 checking batch/sample/specimen codes against database 4.3 scanning barcodes and checking database 5 establish and input data requirements for four of the following: 5.1 supervisor/team leader 5.2 health and safety officer 5.3 manager/head of department 5.4 lecturer, teacher or trainer
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 4 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS203 6 record details of work activities, and communicate the details to the appropriate (continued) people, using: 6.1 verbal report plus one method from the following:
6.2 written/typed report/electronic mail 6.3 computer-based record 6.4 specific workplace documentation COGLS204 Maintaining Equipment in Life 1 carry out all of the following operations: Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 adhere to all H&S procedures 1.2 follow manufacturer’s instructions, drawings for routine maintenance 1.3 check that tools and equipment are in a safe and usable condition 1.4 carry out checks on the operation of equipment 1.5 confirm that the equipment is operating correctly and is ready for use 1.6 return all tools, equipment and waste to the correct locations on completion of the calibration or maintenance activities 2 carry out calibration, maintenance and cleaning on two of the following: 2.1 biological equipment and/or instruments 2.2 chemical equipment and/or instruments 2.3 electronic equipment and/or instruments 2.4 weighing and measuring equipment and/or instruments COGLS204 2.5 information technology equipment (continued) 2.6 engineering machines, equipment and/or instruments 2.7 other technical equipment or instruments 3 record and communicate details of work done to the appropriate people using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report 3.3 computer based record 3.4 specific company documentation 3.5 electronic mail
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 5 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS205 Maintain Stocks of Resources, 1 check stock levels for two of the following: Equipment and Consumables in 1.1 biological specimens and materials Life Sciences and Related 1.2 analysers, equipment or instruments Industries 1.3 electrical/electronic components/sub-assemblies 1.4 scientific or technical consumables/chemicals/reagents 1.5 other (please specify) Recognise two of the following workplace hazardous substances: 2 check packaging for five of the following information: 2.1 batch numbers 2.2 safety data sheets 2.3 volumes/weights/quantities 2.4 expiry dates 2.5 delivery dates 2.6 hazard labels 2.7 condition received 3 handle and transport both of the following types of material: 3.1 scientific or technical chemicals 3.2 scientific or technical equipment COGLS205 4 check stock items held in four of the following storage environments: (continued) 4.1 ambient temperature locations 4.2 zero or low light locations 4.3 equipment locations 4.4 refrigerators/freezers 4.5 hazardous chemical/secure locations 4.6 consumable item locations 5 access and update information on the information system for three of the following: 5.1 booking items out from stock 5.2 stock check levels 5.3 booking items into stock 5.4 stock usage 6 record details of the stock control, and communicate the details to the appropriate people, using: 6.1 verbal report
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 6 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range plus one method from the following: 6.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 6.3 computer-based record 6.4 specific workplace documentation
COGLS205 (continued) COGLS206 Preparing Reagents in Life 1 carry out weighing activities using two types of laboratory balances Sciences and Related Industries 2 measure out volumes of liquids or solutions using two of the following: 2.1 automated pipette 2.2 burette 2.3 graduated/bulb pipette 2.4 volumetric flask 2.5 syringe 2.6 graduated cylinders, beaker, test-tube 2.7 other (please specify) 3 make up standard solutions using both of the following methods: 3.1 by weighing and dissolving the correct amount of solid in the correct volume of solvent 3.2 by dilution from a concentrated stock solution
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 7 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 4 record details of work done, and communicate the details 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 company documentation 4.5 electronic mail 5 calculate the concentrations of solutions, the amounts and volumes required, using two of the following: 5.1 moles per litre 5.2 grams per litre 5.3 mass percentage 5.4 parts per million 5.5 other (please specify) 6 carry out two mass to moles and two moles to mass calculations COGLS206 (continued) COGLS207 Demonstrate Techniques and 1 agree the requirements for the demonstration with one of the following people: Skills in Life Sciences and 1.1 supervisor/team leader Related Industries 1.2 health and safety officer 1.3 manager/head of department 1.4 lecturer, teacher or trainer 2 establish both of the following for the demonstration: 2.1 scientific or related methods and skills 2.2 health and safety precautions plus three of the following: 2.3 place for the demonstration 2.4 start and finish time for the demonstration 2.5 the number of learners/students 2.6 equipment/materials/consumables required 2.7 services required (eg gas, electricity) 3 demonstrate methods and skills in one of the following locations:
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 8 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 3.1 timetabled lessons 3.2 other supervised events 3.3 outside activities COGLS207 4 record and communicate the details of the work done, to the appropriate people, (continued) using: 4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 4.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 4.3 computer-based record 4.4 specific workplace documentation COGLS208 Prepare for and Clearing up After 1 prepare, equip, clean and tidy for one of the following learning activities: a Learning Activity in a Class 1.1 timetabled lesson Room or a Life Sciences and 1.2 outside activity Related Industries Area 1.3 other supervised event 2 check hazards or potential risks in all of the following categories: 2.1 equipment/materials/consumables 2.2 services (eg gas) 2.3 procedures/techniques used 2.4 workplace 2.5 students/learners 3 confirm workplace is fit for use with relevant people to include one of the following: 3.1 supervisor/team leader 3.2 health and safety officer 3.3 manager/head of department COGLS208 3.4 lecturer/teacher or trainer (continued) 4 confirm workplace is fit for use with relevant people to include one of the following: 4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 4.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 4.3 computer based record 4.4 specific company documentation COGLS209 Receiving, Sorting, Transporting 1 receive samples and take appropriate action for unsuitable specimens/samples in and Storing Samples in Life three of the following categories:
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 9 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 insufficient volume 1.2 incorrect handling 1.3 incorrect container 1.4 incorrect labelling 1.5 incorrect storage 1.6 incorrect sample
2 recording all relevant information and store samples/specimens by two of the following methods: 2.1 freezing 2.2 ambient 2.3 refrigerating COGLS209 2.4 incubating (continued) 2.5 other (specify) 3 record details of work done, and communicate the details to the appropriate people using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report 3.3 computer based record 3.4 specific company documentation 3.5 electronic mail COGLS210 Provide Support for Learning 1 follow instructions from one of the following supervisors: Activities in Life Sciences and 1.1 supervisor Related Industries 1.2 team leader 1.3 health and safety officer 1.4 manager 1.5 head of department 1.6 teacher or trainer 2 provide scientific or technical support with two of the following activities: 2.1 timetabled lessons 2.2 other supervised events
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 10 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 2.3 outside activities COGLS210 3 provide scientific or technical support with all of the following elements: (continued) 3.1 equipment 3.2 materials 3.3 techniques 3.4 services (eg gas, electricity) 3.5 procedures 3.6 consumables 4 provide scientific or technical support with all of the following elements: 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
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 11 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS211 Prepare New Methods, 1 clarify the new or modified method with one of the following people: Resources and Equipment for 1.1 supervisor/team leader Learning Activities in Life Sciences and Related Industries 1.2 health and safety officer 1.3 manager/head of department 1.4 lecturer, teacher or trainer 2 identify and prepare the requirements needed for one of the following new or modified learning activities: 2.1 timetabled lessons 2.2 other supervised events 2.3 outside activities 3 develop and evaluate all of the following procedures for the new or modified learning activities with relevant people: 3.1 equipment/materials/consumables 3.2 costs 3.3 techniques 3.4 services (eg gas, electricity) 3.5 hazards and risks 3.6 time required/procedures 3.7 learning outcomes/course documents 4 assess and give advice on two of the following hazards and risks: 4.1 harmful/toxic/sensitising/irritant material 4.2 oxidising/corrosive material
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 12 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS211 4.3 extreme temperature item/highly flammable material (continued) 4.4 electrostatic discharge item 4.5 high voltage item 4.6 biohazard/radioactive material 4.7 manual handling 4.8 equipment safety 5 assess and give advice on two of the following hazards and risks: 5.1 hazard/safety issues 5.2 operating methods/procedures 5.3 performance reports/test records 5.4 pass/fail sheets and/or quality output results 6 develop and evaluate all of the following procedures for the new or modified learning activities with relevant people: 6.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 6.2 written/typed report/electronic mail 6.3 computer-based record 6.4 specific workplace documentation
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 13 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS212 Carry out Testing Using Manual 1 carry out all of the following operations for manual equipment: or Automated Equipment in Life 1.1 transport samples in the workplace, and store them appropriately Sciences and Related Industries 1.2 select a suitable work area for the manual tests 1.3 select and set up the necessary equipment correctly 1.4 use the necessary quantity of sample for the manual tests 1.5 dispose of waste safely and correctly 1.6 ensure that the test done meet the specification for the required quality and accuracy 2 use one of the following resources: 2.1 materials 2.2 utilities 3 check two of the following conditions for the scientific or technical test: 3.1 health and safety environment 3.2 time 3.3 recording system 3.4 cleanliness 3.5 external influence giving rise to variations 4 check two of the following conditions for the scientific or technical test: 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
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 14 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS212 (continued) COGLS213 Preparing Biological Specimens 1 carry out all of the following operations: or Samples for Investigations in 1.1 store specimens/samples in correctly labelled containers Life Sciences and Related 1.2 process specimens/samples correctly Industries 1.3 prepare specimens/samples using materials/equipment according to procedures 1.4 label prepared specimens/samples correctly 1.5 store and dispatch specimens/samples for clinical analysis/identification 2 take appropriate action for unsuitable specimens, in all of the following categories: 2.1 insufficient volume/size 2.2 incorrect handling 2.3 incorrect container 2.4 incorrect labelling 2.5 incorrect storage 2.6 incorrect sample 3 record details of the preparation work and communicate the details to the appropriate people, using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 3.3 computer-based record 3.4 specific company documentation COGLS214 Prepare Samples for Testing in 1 check sample integrity against two of the following factors: Life Sciences and Related 1.1 defects Industries 1.2 damage 1.3 decomposition 1.4 homogeneity 1.5 other (please specify) 2 prepare samples using two of the following methods: 2.1 grinding, pulverising 2.2 acid digestion 2.3 dividing 2.4 mixing
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 15 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 2.5 centrifuging 2.6 filtering/sieving 2.7 diluting 2.8 weighing 2.9 hydrating 2.10 other (please specify)
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 16 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS214 3 check two of the following controlled conditions: (continued) 3.1 health and safety environment 3.2 time 3.3 recording system 3.4 cleanliness 3.5 external influence giving rise to variations 4 check two of the following controlled conditions: 4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 4.2 written or typed report 4.3 specific workplace documentation 4.4 computer-based record 4.5 electronic mail COGLS215 Carry out Sampling Operations in 1 collect samples following all of the following operations: Life Sciences and Related 1.1 checking that all the equipment is in a safe and usable working condition (such Industries as undamaged, safety devices in place and operational) 1.2 obtaining all the necessary data, documentation and specifications for the sampling process 1.3 collecting and labelling samples in the required quantities 1.4 cleaning/disposing of work area, sampling equipment and materials appropriately
2 collect samples using four of the following parameters: 2.1 location for sampling 2.2 sampling access points 2.3 sampling duration COGLS215 2.4 sample cycle time (continued) 2.5 sampling frequency 2.6 other (please specify) 3 maintain the condition of samples by two of the following methods: 3.1 preservation 3.2 aseptic container 3.3 transportation
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 17 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 3.4 other (please specify) 4 record and communicate details of the work done, to the appropriate people, using: 4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 4.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 4.3 computer-based record 4.4 specific workplace documentation
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 18 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS216 Operating in a Clean Room or 1 prior to entering clean room, carry out all of the following: Aseptic Facility in Life Sciences 1.1 use the correct issue of job instructions and specifications and Related Industries 1.2 follow risk assessment procedures and COSHH regulations 1.3 ensure that you are appropriately dressed and uncontaminated before entering the area 1.4 carry out your activities in line with organisational procedures 1.5 store accurate records of your activities, in accordance with appropriate procedures 2 satisfy all the following company clean room/clean work area requirements: 2.1 use appropriate clothing/personal protective equipment (PPE) (such as suits, gowns, coats, hoods, hats, caps, helmets, other headwear, boots, overshoes, other forms of footwear, safety goggles, visors, gloves) 2.2 comply with hazard protection (such as breathing apparatus, gloves, apron/smock, other forms of PPE or clothing required) 2.3 deal appropriately with damaged or dirty clothing/PPE (such as reporting damage, replacement, safe removal and cleaning or disposal, subjected to acid/hazardous substance spills, damaged/dirty labelling) 2.4 store specified clothing/PPE correctly when not in use 2.5 ensure the proper cleaning/laundering/maintenance of clothing/PPE 2.6 dispose of single-use clothing and equipment in the correct location 2.7 report any hazards or breaches of protocol
3 use three of the following types of personal protective equipment for clean room working: 3.1 body suit 3.2 gloves 3.3 air supply 3.4 face mask 3.5 respirator 3.6 other (please specify) 4 use three of the following types of personal protective equipment for clean room working: 4.1 body suit
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 19 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS216 4.2 gloves (continued) 4.3 air supply 4.4 face mask 4.5 respirator 4.6 other (please specify) 5 identify and follow protocol methods and procedures that satisfy all of the following: 5.1 the safety of people 5.2 containment/integrity of the clean room/work area 5.3 containment/integrity of the specimen/product 5.4 appropriate industry standards and protocols
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 20 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS216 6 record details of the work activity, and communicate the details to the appropriate (continued) people, using: 6.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 6.2 written or typed report 6.3 computer-based record 6.4 specific company documentation 6.5 electronic mail COGLS217 Drawing Blood Samples from 1 carry out all of the following blood extraction operations: Patients for Investigation in Life 1.1 welcome and reassure the patient, prior to the procedure Sciences and Related Industries 1.2 explain and check the patient’s understanding of the procedure 1.3 place the patient in the best position for the procedure 1.4 insert the needle safely and correctly 1.5 obtain the blood in the correct volume, and correct order of tubes if taking for multiple samples 1.6 safely remove the needle, apply pressure and ensure bleeding as stopped according to procedures 1.7 dispose of needle and other equipment safely 1.8 identify and deal with any adverse patient reaction 1.9 transport and store blood specimens appropriately
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 21 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS217 2 record details of the procedure and communicate to the appropriate people using: (continued) 2.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 2.2 computer-based report 2.3 specific company documentation COGLS301 Maintain Health and Safety in Life 1 identify health and safety workplace procedures for all of the following: Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 workplace hazards and spillages 1.2 unsafe practices 1.3 manual handling, VDU and RSI policies 1.4 other (please specify) 2 use safe handling practices for two of the following, in accordance with approved procedures: 2.1 flammables (liquid or solid) 2.2 radioactive material 2.3 pyrophoric/water reactive material 2.4 oxidiser/corrosive material 2.5 equipment or tools 2.6 compressed gas/explosive/unstable reactive material 2.7 toxic/harmful/sensiting/irritant/biological material 2.8 extreme temperature 2.9 manual handling/lifting loads
3 comply with established procedures for both of the following: 3.1 workplace emergency (eg injury, spillage) 3.2 workplace evacuation (eg fire, gas leak) 4 identify health and safety workplace procedures for all of the following: 4.1 sharps 4.2 biological/chemical materials 4.3 metal/plastics/glass 4.4 one-use module components 4.5 cleaning wipes/tissues COGLS301 4.6 aerosol containers (continued) 4.7 confidential records
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 22 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 4.8 domestic waste 4.9 other (please specify) 5 make recommendations on, or if appropriate, take action on both of the following: 5.1 areas where the work practices do not fully comply with health and safety requirements 5.2 improvements to handling and/or storage of materials, substances or equipment
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 23 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS303 Plan and Collect Samples for 1 carry out sampling operations that have two of the following components: Testing in Life Sciences and 1.1 multi-stage sampling operations Related Industries 1.2 very cold/hot samples 1.3 multitasking sampling 1.4 noisy/vibrating/turbulent elements involved 1.5 multi-parameter or control factors 1.6 involving substances hazardous to health 1.7 environmentally sensitive outcomes 1.8 complex sample components 2 identify conditions for sample that include two of the following: 2.1 sample environment 2.2 time recording system 2.3 sample criteria 2.4 cleanliness 2.5 safety factors 2.6 external influence that can have variations 3 prepare all of the following resources for sampling operations: 3.1 consumables 3.2 sample equipment/instruments 3.3 utilities/facilities
4 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
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 24 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS303 (continued) COGLS305 Provide Technical Advice and 1 provide technical advice and guidance for two of the following groups of people: Guidance in Life Sciences and 1.1 colleagues Related Industries 1.2 customers (eg distributors, end users, clients) 1.3 contractors 1.4 others in related activity areas 2 provide technical support for two of the following scientific or similar activities: 2.1 providing technical support 2.2 demonstration and instruction/team leading/coaching 2.3 planning sampling and testing 2.4 carrying out investigations 2.5 complex sampling/testing 2.6 small scale processing 3 provide technical advice and guidance on four of the following:: 3.1 equipment operating detail (function) 3.2 specific or specialist equipment required 3.3 equipment performance parameters 3.4 resource requirements/usage/cost/budget estimation/details 3.5 physical characteristics (dimensions, weight) 3.6 timing/delivery details 3.7 environment considerations/operating conditions 3.9 scientific and related methods 3.10 quality requirements/control COGLS305 3.11 processing requirements (continued) 3.12 maintenance/cleaning/calibration frequency 3.13 work instructions or procedures/safety regulations/guideline requirements 3.14 aseptic procedures 3.15 output volume required 3.16 training required 3.17 customer interface requirements 3.18 equipment/component interfacing 4 deal appropriately with all of the following:
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 25 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 4.1 reported problems found during the scientific or technical activity 4.2 recorded deviations from agreed plans and schedules 4.3 customer requests/complaints 5 record and communicate details of work done, to the appropriate people, using: 5.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 5.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 5.3 computer-based record 5.4 specific workplace documentation
COGLS305 (continued) COGLS306 Carry out Investigation in Life 1 carry out investigations into one of the following: Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 a non-compliance problem 1.2 the properties of a new material 1.3 applications of a new material 1.4 identifying a substance 1.5 resolution technical problem 1.6 cost reduction programme
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 26 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 1.7 quality assurance review 1.8 hazard/accident 1.9 a new analytical or experimental method 2 evaluation information from two of the following sources: 2.1 new external standards/regulations 2.2 manufacturer's instructions 2.3 equipment technical reviews 2.4 material technical reviews 2.5 COSHH data sheets 2.6 environmental reports 2.7 in-company archives 2.8 operating procedures 2.9 test reports 2.10 accident reports 2.11 health and safety documentation 3 use two of the following resources to complete the investigations: 3.1 other staff 3.2 equipment 3.3 materials 3.4 allotted time 4 deal with contingencies for one of the following: COGLS306 4.1 equipment failure (continued) 4.2 changes in variables 4.3 delays 4.4 safety/environmental change 5 record and communicate details of work done, to the appropriate people, using: 5.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 5.2 written or typed report 5.3 computer-based record 5.4 specific workplace documentation 5.5 electronic mail
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 27 SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 28 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS307 Carry out Small Scale Processing 1 produce small scale processing qualifies for one of the following: in Life Sciences and Related 1.1 testing the viability of a proposed large-scale manufacturing method Industries 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 2 maintain two of the following controlled conditions during processing: 2.1 health and safety 2.2 allotted time 2.3 cleanliness and hygiene 2.4 environment 2.5 recording systems 3. 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 4. 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/electronic mail
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 29 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS307 4.3 computer-based record (continued) 4.4 specific workplace documentation COGLS308 Diagnose Faults, Repair and 1 carry out all of the following operations: Maintain Equipment in Life 1.1 adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, use of Sciences and Related Industries personal protective equipment, electricity at work and other relevant safety regulations 1.2 ensure the safe isolation of scientific or technical equipment (such as electrical and fluids supply) 1.3 follow manufacturers' instructions, drawings and procedures for repair or maintenance 1.4 check that the tools and equipment used are in a safe and usable condition 1.5 ensure that the scientific or technical equipment is kept free from foreign objects, dirt or other contamination 1.6 carry out auditory and visual checks on the operation of the equipment 1.7 identify fault and isolate components where appropriate to determine the corrective action 1.8 confirm that the equipment is ready for use 1.9 return all repair and maintenance tools, equipment and waste to the correct locations on completion of the activities 1.10 ensure that accurate, complete and legible records are kept of the repair and maintenance activities
2 carry out maintenance and cleaning on two of the following scientific or technical categories: 2.1 biological equipment and/or instruments 2.2 chemical equipment and/or instruments 2.3 electronic equipment and/or instruments 2.4 weighing and measuring equipment and/or instruments 2.5 information technology equipment 2.6 engineering machines, equipment and/or instruments 2.7 other technical equipment or instruments 3 record and communicate details of work done, to the appropriate people, using:
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 30 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS308 3.1 verbal report (continued) plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report 3.3 computer-based record 3.4 specific workplace documentation 3.5 electronic mail
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 31 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS309 Make Presentations in the Work 1 complete all of the following for planning and delivering the presentation: Place for Life Sciences and 1.1 plan the presentation in a logical and structured way for the brief Related Industries 1.2 prepare the content and supporting materials to meet the needs of the target audience 1.3 rehearse the presentation and amend as appropriate for the content and delivery timescale 1.4 prepare answers to anticipated questions 1.5 use the equipment correctly to deliver the planned presentation 1.6 answer audience questions 2 deliver presentations to both of the following audiences: 2.1 small groups 2.2 large groups 3 make presentations for two of the following scientific or similar activities: 3.1 providing scientific or technical support 3.2 demonstration of a new/existing process/equipment/system 3.3 team leading/coaching/teaching others 3.4 review of skills or techniques 3.5 evaluating data 3.6 curriculum training activity or investigation 3.7 providing a service 3.8 other (please specify)
4 deliver presentations to both of the following audiences: 4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 4.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 4.3 computer-based record 4.4 specific workplace documentation
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 32 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS309 (continued) COGLS310 Evaluate your Knowledge in Life 1 discuss and agree workplace performance with one of the following people: Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 supervisor 1.2 team leader 1.3 health and safety officer 1.4 manager 1.5 head of department 1.6 teacher or trainer 2 agree scientific or technical work objectives that are all the following: 2.1 specific 2.2 achievable 2.3 time-bound 2.4 measurable 2.5 realistic 3 record and communicate details of the work done, to the appropriate people, using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report 3.3 computer-based record 3.4 specific workplace documentation 3.5 electronic mail
COGLS310 (continued) COGLS311 Develop and Provide Training in 1 discuss training activities with: Life Sciences and Related 1.1 trainee Industries plus one of the following: 1.2 supervisor/team leader/technical expert 1.3 training coordinator
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 33 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 1.4 manager/head of department/head teacher 1.5 training provider 2 carry out training for two of the following people: 2.1 trainee technician 2.2 newly qualified person 2.3 technician 2.4 lecturer/teacher/trainer 3 develop training activities for all of the following: 3.1 training opportunities, learning objectives and timescales 3.2 communicating and providing learner feedback 3.3 dealing with any obstacles/issues that arise 3.4 stimulating, motivating and supporting learner interest 3.5 promoting best practice 3.6 evaluating outcomes and updating plans 4 select and prepare four of the following training requirements: 4.1 induction 4.2 appraisal or CPD review 4.3 off site activity 4.4 risk assessment 4.5 resources/worksheets/curriculum/course modification 4.6 problem solving task 4.7 equipment COGLS311 4.8 scientific or technical technique (continued) 4.9 organisation policy change 4.10 department directives 5 record and communicate details of the work done, to the appropriate people, using: 5.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 5.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 5.3 computer-based record 5.4 specific workplace documentation
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 34 SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 35 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS312 Improve the Quality and 1 discuss quality improvements with one of the following people: Reliability of Activities in Life 1.1 supervisor Sciences and Related Industries 1.2 team leader 1.3 health and safety officer 1.4 manager 1.5 head of department 1.6 teacher or trainer 2 consider all of the following for potential quality improvements: 2.1 adherence to COSHH and other relevant safety regulations 2.2 changes required to quality control specifications and related documents 2.3 estimated costs v benefits, implementation timescales and other inputs required 2.4 the approval needed to implement the identified quality improvement activities 2.5 all the personnel and workplace processes that will be effected by quality improvement activities 3 record and communicate details of work done, to the appropriate people, using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report 3.3 computer-based record 3.4 specific workplace documentation 3.5 electronic mail
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 36 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS313 Provide Technical Support for 1 clarify the technical support required with one of the following people: Computer Application Software 1.1 supervisor/team leader and Equipment in Life Sciences 1.2 health and safety officer and Related Industries 1.3 manager/head of department 1.4 lecturer/teacher or trainer 2 gather information for all of the following: 2.1 place for and time of activity 2.2 number of people present 2.3 experimental procedure 2.4 allocated time for completion 2.5 scale of operation 2.6 scientific or technical activity 3 provide computer equipment support for three of the following: 3.1 desk tops 3.2 interactive panels 3.3 intranet system 3.4 lap tops 3.5 computer projectors 3.6 printers/plotters 3.7 digital whiteboards 3.8 copy boards 3.9 other (please specify) 4 provide technical support for four of the following software applications: 4.1 operating system 4.2 firewall/antivirus system 4.3 device drivers 4.4 windows software 4.5 costing/budgeting system 4.6 installation of software 4.7 data management system 4.8 web browsing 4.9 other (please specify) 5 record and communicate details of work done, to the appropriate people, using:
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 37 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS313 5.1 verbal report (continued) plus one method from the following: 5.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 5.3 computer-based record 5.4 specific workplace documentation
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 38 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS314 Analysis of Samples Using High 1 carry out all of the following High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) operations: Performance Liquid 1.1 check all safety equipment is in place and functioning correctly Chromatography in Life Sciences 1.2 prepare reagents and mobile phase and Related Industries 1.3 install column and prime the pump 1.4 install the operating method 1.5 ensure the samples are ready for analysis, loading the auto-sampler if one is being used 1.6 once system is equilibrated, start the run sequence if an auto-sampler is being used, for a manual system, inject the samples and run the method correctly 1.7 monitor the system, making any adjustments necessary to ensure the results are to the required standard 2 use one of the following detectors: 2.1 UV 2.2 diode array 2.3 conductivity 2.4 mass spectrometer 2.5 other (please specify) 3 record details of the analysis work done and communicate details to the appropriate people, using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report 3.3 computer-based record 3.4 specific workplace documentation 3.5 electronic mail
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 39 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS314 (continued) COGLS315 Analysis of Samples Using 1 carry out all of the following operations: Spectroscopy in Life Sciences 1.1 check all safety equipment is in place and functioning correctly and Related Industries 1.2 turn on the spectrometer and set all operating parameters 1.3 run any background spectra or calibration necessary 1.4 ensure the samples are prepared ready for analysis 1.5 once system is ready run all samples 1.6 monitor the system, making any adjustments necessary to ensure the results are to the required standard 2 use one of the following spectrometers: 2.1 UV/Vis 2.2 FT-IR 2.3 Atomic Absorption 2.4 Atomic Emission 2.5 other (please specify) 3 record details of the analysis work done and communicate details to the appropriate people, using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report 3.3 computer-based record 3.4 specific workplace documentation 3.5 electronic mail
COGLS315 (continued) COGLS316 Amplifying and Analysing DNA or 1 carry out all of the following:
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 40 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range RNA Samples Using PCR or 1.1 confirm that the machine is ready for operation qPCR in Life Sciences and 1.3 prepare reagents and reaction mixtures to the desired level of accuracy Related Industries 1.4 load the thermal/light cycler, and select the correct operating program 1.5 ensure that all specimens are correctly loaded with respect to sequence requirements 1.6 check that operating program method and sequence is at the correct start point, and that all the data handling is ready for data acquisition 1.7 operate the PCR/qPCR equipment, following the defined operating procedures, and apply safe working practices and procedures at all times 2 conduct all the following: 2.1 calibration of micropipettes 2.2 storage of reagents/samples 2.3 preparation of reagents/samples 2.4 handling and disposal of dangerous chemicals 2.5 selecting and running the program 2.6 recording data in the data information system 3 record details of the analysis work, and communicate the details to the appropriate people, using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 3.3 specific company documentation 3.4 computer-based record
COGLS316 (continued) COGLS317 Analysing Samples Using Light 1 carry out all of the following for light microscopy: Microscopy in Life Sciences and 1.1 confirm that the microscope and associated equipment is clean and ready for Related Industries use 1.2 check all safety equipment and guards are in place and are functioning correctly
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 41 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 1.3 prepare reagents and reaction mixtures to the desired level of accuracy 1.4 prepare biological specimens for viewing by staining or addition of specific dyes 1.5 mount specimens onto the microscope and select the correct operating parameters 1.6 ensure that all specimens are correctly labelled with respect to their origin and intended treatment 1.7 set up and operate the microscope and choose the required program 1.8 focus the specimen using the required lens to give greatest resolution and record data (drawing, photograph or in a LIMS) 1.9 dispose of or store used material 2 carry out all of the following: 2.1 calibration of micropipettes 2.2 storage of reagents and samples 2.3 handling and disposal of dangerous chemicals 2.4 maintain equipment between uses 3 measure, quantify and identify samples using three of the following: 3.1 staining procedures 3.2 counting chamber 3.3 counting fluorescents 3.4 other dyes 4 record details of the work and communicate the details to the appropriate people COGLS317 using: (continued) 4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 4.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 4.3 computer-based record 4.4 specific company documentation COGLS318 Maintaining Cell Lines in Life 1 carry out all of the following: Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 confirm that the safety cabinet, media and equipment are clean and ready for use 1.2 check that all safety equipment and guards are in place and are functioning correctly 1.3 prepare reagents and reaction mixtures to the desired level of accuracy,
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 42 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range ensuring that sterility is maintained 1.4 prepare the cell suspension at the correct cell density plus three of the following according to procedure used: 1.5 load the cell suspension into ampoules, and seal and label correctly 1.6 operate the controlled freezing device until the correct temperature is reached and transfer frozen cultures after storage at very low temperatures COGLS318 1.7 check the viability of frozen cultures after storage at very low temperatures (continued) 1.8 sub-culture the cell suspension into clean culture vessels and add fresh medium 1.9 incubate the cell cultures at the correct temperature, humidity and CO2 concentration 1.10 check growth and sterility of cultures on a daily basis 2 carry out all of the following: 2.1 calibration of micropipettes 2.2 storage of reagents and samples 2.3 handling and disposal of dangerous chemicals 2.4 measuring cell density 2.5 selecting the freezing programme/incubating cultures 2.6 recording data 3 record details of the work, and communicate the details to the appropriates people, using both of the following: 3.1 verbal report 3.2 laboratory notebook plus one method from the following: 3.4 written or typed report/electronic mail 3.5 computer-based record 3.6 specific company documentation
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COGLS318 (continued) COGLS319 Develop and Maintain Health and 1 identify health and safety standard operating procedures for all of the following: Safety Procedures in Life 1.1 workplace hazards and spillages Sciences and Related Industries 1.2 unsafe practices 1.3 manual handling, VDU and RSI policies 1.4 other (please specify) 2 recognise two of the following workplace hazardous substances: 2.1 flammables (liquid or solid) 2.2 radioactive material 2.3 pyrophoric/water reactive material 2.4 oxidiser/corrosive material 2.5 equipment or tools 2.6 compressed gas/explosive/unstable reactive material 2.7 toxic/harmful/sensitising/irritant/biological material 2.8 extreme temperature 3 follow established procedures for both of the following: 3.1 workplace emergency (eg injury, spillage) 3.2 workplace evacuation (eg fire, gas leak)
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 44 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS320 Establish and Implement Quality 1 carry out all of the following activities: Assurance Processes in Life 1.1 establish clear criteria as the basis of the quality assurance process Sciences and Related Industries 1.2 obtain accurate information from appropriate sources for consideration in the process 1.3 assess and specifying the quality requirements for the scientific or technical activities 1.4 identify suitable quality assurance methods, techniques and procedural improvements 1.5 assess the implications of implementing the quality assurance improvements 1.6 present recommendations for improvements to the quality assurance process to the appropriate people 2 assess the quality requirements for two of the following: 2.1 new project/process/procedure/scheme of work 2.2 workflow or service change/new facility 2.3 revisions to existing project/process/procedure/scheme of work 2.4 new equipment being introduced 2.5 legislative/external quality standard requirement 2.6 practical investigation for examinations/learning assessments 3 use four of the following sources when quality assuring: 3.1 examination/learning assessment guidelines 3.2 international/national standards 3.3 equipment manuals/specifications 3.4 legal/patent information 3.5 work process/activity specifications 3.6 workplace operating procedures 3.7 sector specific regulations and guidelines 3.8 customer requirements 4 use four of the following sources when quality assuring: 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
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 45 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS320 4.5 electronic mail (continued) COGLS321 Carry out Risk Assessments in 1 carry out all of the following during the risk assessment activities: Life Sciences and Related 1.1 adhere to procedures or systems in place for COSHH, personal protective Industries equipment and other relevant safety regulations 1.2 obtain the required risk assessment documentation 1.3 ensure the purpose and scope of the risk assessment to be carried out 1.4 obtain approval to carry out the risk assessment activities from the appropriate people 1.5 ensure that all appropriate personnel are fully informed of your intended activities 1.6 ensure that risk assessment records are stored in a manner suited to future COGLS321 audit or investigation (continued) 2 conduct a risk assessment on two of the following laboratory activities: 2.1 obtaining samples, resources or chemicals 2.2 preparing samples, resources or chemicals 2.3 use of people, equipment or materials for a specific activity 2.4 testing samples, materials or equipment 2.5 risks to the environment 2.6 other (please specify) 3 carry out risk assessment using: 3.1 direct observation plus two of the following: 3.2 employment regulations
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 46 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 3.3 interviewing people 3.4 accident reports 3.5 expert technical advice 3.6 quality standards 3.7 manufacturer's/supplier's technical information 4 conduct a risk assessment on two of the following laboratory activities: 4.1 those that can be eliminated 4.2 those that can be reduced 4.3 those that remain constant
COGLS321 5 record and communicate details of the work done, to the appropriate people, using: (continued) 5.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 5.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 5.3 computer-based record 5.4 specific workplace documentation COGLS322 Plan, Conduct and Manage 1 prepare a project/operation/investigation plan that identifies seven of the following: Projects, Operations or 1.1 aims and objectives Investigations in Life Sciences 1.2 multi stage/activity operations and Related Industries 1.3 timescales and deadlines 1.4 resources required 1.5 cost of all resources 1.6 individual tasks within the project/multitasking requirements
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 47 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 1.7 special skills/experience required 1.8 efficient use of available resources 1.9 resource/regulatory constraints or control factors 1.10 critical path dependencies 2 consult with appropriate people to secure four of the following resources: 2.1 required skills/knowledge 2.2 relevant documentation and information 2.3 equipment, materials and consumables 2.4 work area 2.5 external support services 3 monitor the progress of the project/operation/investigation to ensure all of the following are met to a satisfactory level: 3.1 aims and objective of each stage 3.2 timescales/deadlines 3.3 budget 3.4 personnel requirements 3.5 quality COGLS322 4 produce reports on project/operation/investigation progress using one of the following: (continued) 4.1 spreadsheet 4.2 Gantt charts/critical path analysis/project schedule 4.3 event calendar 4.4 other (please specify) 5 produce reports on project/operation/investigation progress using one of the following: 5.1 verbal report plus one method from the following:
5.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 5.3 computer-based record 5.4 specific workplace documentation
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 48 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS323 Write Reports for Activities in Life 1 write technical reports for both of the following situations: Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 internal consumption 1.2 external consumption 2 carry out all of the following activities: 2.1 plan the report in a logical and structured way for the briefing 2.2 prepare the content to meet the needs of the target audience 2.3 invite feedback and amend as appropriate 2.4 publish and distribute the required quantities for the target audience 3 publish technical reports in both the following formats: 3.1 draft format 3.2 final version COGLS324 Managing Budgets in Life 1 agree budgets with two of the following: Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 colleagues in your own working group 1.2 supervisors/managers/head teacher/principal 1.3 more senior professionals/scientists 1.4 colleagues outside your normal working group 1.5 persons external to your organisation 2 manage budgets for all of the following: 2.1 accrued v actual project expenditure 2.2 project cashflow 2.3 project team costs 2.4 project equipment costs 2.5 project resource costs 2.6 other (please specify) 3 establish and use effective methods for all of the following: 3.1 keeping staff informed of budget plans and developments 3.2 specifying the expectations and accountabilities of team leaders and their staff COGLS324 3.3 monitoring the budgets and progress against plans and take appropriate action (continued) where necessary 4 manage budgets for all of the following: 4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 4.2 written or typed report/electronic mail
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 49 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 4.3 computer-based record 4.4 specific company documentation COGLS325 Providing Leadership in Life 1 discuss and agree your team/department’s workplace performance requirements with Sciences and Related Industries one of the following people: 1.1 supervisor 1.2 team leader 1.3 Health and safety officer 1.4 manager 1.5 head of department 1.6 teacher or trainer 1.7 other (please specify) 2 carry out all the following leadership activities: 2.1 identify and use the expertise and skills of individual team members 2.2 obtain and give the relevant information to achieve team/departmental goals and objectives COGLS325 2.3 plan tasks and objectives for the team/department to accomplish set goals (continued) 2.4 represent the team/department at meetings and in communications with senior colleagues and/or customers 2.5 improve the knowledge, skills and attitude of the team/department 3 record and communicate to the appropriate people, using all of the following: 3.1 verbal report 3.2 company documentation 3.3 electronic mail 3.4 written or typed report 3.5 computer-based record 3.6 graphs/charts
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 50 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS326 Encourage Problem Solving and 1 encourage ideas for all of the following: Innovation in Life Sciences and 1.1 new products and/or services Related Industries 1.2 improvements to existing products and/or services 1.3 improvements to existing practices, procedures, systems and ways of working 2 encourage problem-solving and innovation, using three of the following: 2.1 force-field analysis 2.2 brainstorming 2.3 cause-effect analysis 2.4 flowcharting analysis 2.5 five `why's analysis 2.6 fault-tree analysis 2.7 mind-mapping 2.8 de Bono's thinking tools 2.9 focus groups 2.10 other (please specify) 3 record and communicate details of work done, to the appropriate people, using: 3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 3.2 written or typed report 3.3 computer-based record 3.4 specific company documentation 3.5 electronic mail COGLS327 Applying Basic Statistics in Life 1 complete all of the following for the experiment/study: Sciences and Related Industries 1.1 a full plan for the experiment/study 1.2 collection of the data 1.3 statistical analysis of the data collected 1.4 production of a report 2 product descriptive statistics for four of the following: 2.1 mean 2.2 median 2.3 mode 2.4 standard deviation 2.5 range
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 51 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 2.6 variance 2.7 coefficient of variance 2.8 standard error of the mean 3 produce graphical analysis for three of the following: 3.1 run charts 3.2 tally charts 3.3 bar charts 3.4 histograms 3.5 box plots 3.6 Pareto diagrams 3.7 Stem and leaf plots 3.8 Multi-leaf plots 4 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 company documentation 4.5 electronic mail
COGLS327 (continued) COGLS328 Analysis of Samples Using Gas 1 carry out all of the following Gas Chromatography (GC) operations: Chromatography in Life Sciences 1.1 Check all safety equipment is in place and functioning correctly and Related Industries 1.2 Prepare instrument, ensuring gas supply for the mobile phase is operational and correct column is installed 1.3 install the operating method 1.4 ensure the samples are ready for analysis, loading the auto-sampler if one is being used 1.5 once system is equilibrated, start the run sequence(if an auto-sampler is being used), for a manual system, inject the samples and run the method correctly
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 52 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range 1.6 monitor the system, making any adjustments necessary to ensure the results are to the required standard. 2. use one of the following detectors: 2.1 FID 2.2 Thermal Conductivity 2.3 ECD 2.4 mass spectrometer 2.5 other (please specify) 3 carry out maintenance involving two of the following: 3.1 change column 3.2 change liners 3.3 change septa COGLS328 3.4 changing the gas cylinder (continued) 3.5 other (please specify) 4. record details of the analysis work done and communicate details 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
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 53 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS329 Culturing or Fermenting Cells for 1 carry out all of the following fermentation operations: Life Sciences and Related 1.1 confirm that the equipment is ready for use Industries 1.2 prepare reagents and reaction mixtures to the desired level of accuracy 1.3 dismantle, autoclave and reassemble the fermenter on the control base 1.4 calibrate and prepare probes for pH and pO2 1.5 operate the fermenter programme, record and evaluate data during fermentation 1.6 use the equipment software to control the fermentation until the critical end point is reached 1.7 harvest the desired cells/components of the fermentation 1.8 disinfect the components of the fermenter, and clean the equipment ready for use again 2 carry out all of the following: 2.1 calibration of micro pipettes 2.2 storage of reagents/samples 2.3 handling and disposal of dangerous chemicals 2.4 selecting/running the program 2.5 using correct autoclave cycle 2.6 recording data 3 record details of the work, and communicate the details to the appropriate people, using: 3.1 verbal report 3.2 computer readout plus one method from the following: 3.3 written or typed report/electronic mail 3.4 specific company documentation
SVQ Life Sciences and Related Industries NOS — Scope/Range 54 NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range COGLS329 (continued)
COGLS330 Analysing DNA Using Gel 1 carry out all of the following operations: Electrophoresis in Life Sciences 1.1 prepare agarose gels for analysis and Related Industries 1.2 load DNA samples onto an agarose gel for electrophoresis, and set the power supply at an appropriate level 1.3 visualise and record data (such as via digital camera), in accordance with departmental procedures 1.4 dispose of agarose gels safely, in accordance with departmental operating procedures and local requirements 2 carry out all following gel electrophoresis activities: 2.1 remove gel comb 2.2 submerge in running buffer 2.3 load the ladder(s) 2.4 prepare the sample and load the dye 2.5 load samples onto gel 2.6 connect to gel box and operate power supply 2.7 dispose of unwanted gel in hazardous waste 3 perform gel electrophoresis analysis for one of the following categories: 3.1 large DNA fragments (5–10kb) 3.2 small DNA fragments (0.2–1kb) 4 record details of the work, and communicate the details to the appropriate people, using: 4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following: 4.2 written or typed report/electronic mail 4.3 specific company documentation 4.4 computer-based record
COGLS330 (continued)
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