Improve the quality and reliability of scientific or technical activities in the workplace

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This standard outlines the competencies needed to enhance the quality and reliability of scientific or technical activities, ensuring adherence to approved procedures and practices. It requires individuals to demonstrate the ability to recommend improvements in line with team and organizational objectives.

Performance Criteria

• Ensure work is in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Use safe practices and appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Monitor activities to identify potential improvements.
• Obtain input from relevant stakeholders on potential enhancements.
• Agree on improvement plans and timelines with stakeholders.
• Identify considerations affecting implementation of improvements.
• Make recommendations for improvements consistent with team and organizational objectives.
• Monitor implementation to identify problems and address them.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of improvements.
• Comply with health and safety, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate work-related information as per departmental procedures.

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Health and safety requirements for scientific/technical activities.
• Legislation, regulations, standards, and guidelines implications.
• Correct scientific or technical techniques and processes.
• Importance of protective clothing and safety measures.
• Organizational security requirements.
• Lines of communication and reporting responsibilities.
• Quality assurance processes and specifications.
• Current quality assurance methods and their organizational impact.
• Effective communication of suggestions for change.
• Planning and monitoring improvement implementations.
• Importance of accurate information and maintaining quality assurance records.

Relevent Roles

• Laboratory Technicians
• Quality Assurance Officers
• Scientific Researchers
• Health and Safety Officers
• Educational Trainers in Science
• Team Leaders in Scientific Settings