Clinical Laboratory Support
Level 2
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 16 June 2004 to 30 May 2008
Group award number: G7GM 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by SEMTA. SEMTA draws its membership from a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within clinical laboratory industry.
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:
DH4R 04
Maintain Health and Safety in the Clinical Laboratory Environment
1Monitor and maintain healthy, safe and secure conditions in a clinical laboratory
2Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others
DH4P 04
Maintain Effective Work and Working Relationships
1Maintain effective work and develop yourself to improve your performance
2Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
DH4T 04
Maintain Laboratory Information and Communications
1Obtain and supply information
2Record laboratory information
3Maintain communications
DH4X 04
Receive, Sort, Store and Transport Specimens
1Receive specimens
2Handle, sort, store and transport specimens
DH4L 04
Assist with the Preparation of Specimens
1Make the work area and equipment ready for specimen preparation
2Carry out routine specimen preparation
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 2 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
DH4Y 04
Store, Maintain and Supply Working Stocks of Reagents and Consumables
1Receive and store stocks of reagents and consumables
2Maintain and supply stocks of reagents and consumables
DH4W 04
Prepare Solutions for Use in the Laboratory
1Measure mass and volume of materials
2Prepare solutions
DH4N 04
Assist with the Routine Maintenance and Use of Clinical Laboratory Equipment
1Carry out routine maintenance of clinical laboratory equipment
2Prepare, monitor and use clinical laboratory equipment
DH4V 04
Perform Manual Laboratory Techniques
1Prepare for manual laboratory techniques
2Carry out manual laboratory techniques
DH4M 04
Assist with the Processing of Specimens Using Automated Laboratory Techniques
1Perform start up and shut down procedures
2Maintain sample throughput
D3XB 04
Give Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation
1Establish effective relationships with customers
2Respond appropriately to customers
3Communicate information to customers
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