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NOS Code NOS Title Scope/Range

COGLS201 Follow Health and Safety Procedures in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 identify health and safety standard operating procedures for all of the following:

1.1 workplace hazards and spillages

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)

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COGLS202 Maintain Effective and Efficient Working Relationships in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 sustain positive working relationships by all of the following:

1.1 working in teams

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


NOS Code NOS Title Scope/RangeCOGLS202 (continued)

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

COGLS203 Use Information Recording Systems in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 use two of the following types of information system:

1.1 paper based

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



COGLS203 (continued)

3 resolve two of the following problems associated with work activity:

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:

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



6 record details of work activities, and communicate the details to the appropriate

people, using:

6.1 verbal report


6.2 written/typed report/electronic mail

6.3 computer-based record

6.4 specific workplace documentation

COGLS204 Maintaining Equipment in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following operations:

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



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:

3.1 verbal report





3.5 electronic mail

COGLS205 Maintain Stocks of Resources, Equipment and Consumables in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 check stock levels for two of the following:

1.1 biological specimens and materials

1.2 analysers, equipment or instruments

1.3 electrical/electronic components/sub-assemblies

1.4 scientific or technical consumables/chemicals/reagents


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


NOS Code NOS Title Scope/RangeCOGLS205(continued)

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

4 check stock items held in four of the following storage environments:

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




6.2 written or typed report/electronic mail



COGLS206 Preparing Reagents in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out weighing activities using two types of laboratory balances

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


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


using:

4.1 verbal report







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


6 carry out two mass to moles and two moles to mass calculations

COGLS207 Demonstrate Techniques and Skills in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 agree the requirements for the demonstration with one of the following people:





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:

3.1 timetabled lessons

3.2 other supervised events

3.3 outside activities

4 record and communicate the details of the work done, to the appropriate people,

using:

4.1 verbal report





COGLS208 Prepare for and Clearing up After a Learning Activity in a Class Room or a Life Sciences and Related Industries Area

1 prepare, equip, clean and tidy for one of the following learning activities:

1.1 timetabled lesson

1.2 outside activity

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:




3.4 lecturer/teacher or trainer

4 confirm workplace is fit for use with relevant people to include one of the following:

4.1 verbal report





COGLS209 Receiving, Sorting, Transporting and Storing Samples in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 receive samples and take appropriate action for unsuitable specimens/samples in

three of the following categories:

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

2.4 incubating

2.5 other (specify)


using:

3.1 verbal report





3.5 electronic mail

COGLS210 Provide Support for Learning Activities in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 follow instructions from one of the following supervisors:

1.1 supervisor

1.2 team leader


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:




3 provide scientific or technical support with all of the following elements:

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





4.5 electronic mail



COGLS211 Prepare New Methods, Resources and Equipment for Learning Activities in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 clarify the new or modified method with one of the following people:





2 identify and prepare the requirements needed for one of the following new or modified

learning 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



COGLS211(continued)

4.3 extreme temperature item/highly flammable material

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


6.2 written/typed report/electronic mail





COGLS212 Carry out Testing Using Manual or Automated Equipment in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following operations for manual equipment:

1.1 transport samples in the workplace, and store them appropriately

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






COGLS212(continued)


4.5 electronic mail

COGLS213 Preparing Biological Specimens or Samples for Investigations in Life Sciences and Related Industries


1.1 store specimens/samples in correctly labelled containers

1.2 process specimens/samples correctly

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







COGLS214 Prepare Samples for Testing in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 check sample integrity against two of the following factors:

1.1 defects

1.2 damage

1.3 decomposition

1.4 homogeneity


2 prepare samples using two of the following methods:

2.1 grinding, pulverising

2.2 acid digestion

2.3 dividing

2.4 mixing

2.5 centrifuging

2.6 filtering/sieving

2.7 diluting

2.8 weighing

2.9 hydrating




COGLS214(continued)

3 check two of the following controlled conditions:

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





4.5 electronic mail

COGLS215 Carry out Sampling Operations in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 collect samples following all of the following operations:

1.1 checking that all the equipment is in a safe and usable working condition (such

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



COGLS215(continued)

2 collect samples using four of the following parameters:

2.1 location for sampling

2.2 sampling access points

2.3 sampling duration

2.4 sample cycle time

2.5 sampling frequency


3 maintain the condition of samples by two of the following methods:

3.1 preservation

3.2 aseptic container

3.3 transportation


4 record and communicate details of the work done, to the appropriate people, using:

4.1 verbal report







COGLS216 Operating in a Clean Room or Aseptic Facility in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 prior to entering clean room, carry out all of the following:

1.1 use the correct issue of job instructions and specifications

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



COGLS216(continued)

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


4 use three of the following types of personal protective equipment for clean room

working:

4.1 body suit

4.2 gloves

4.3 air supply

4.4 face mask

4.5 respirator


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



COGLS216(continued)

6 record details of the work activity, and communicate the details to the appropriate

people, using:

6.1 verbal report





6.5 electronic mail

COGLS217 Drawing Blood Samples from Patients for Investigation in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following blood extraction operations:

1.1 welcome and reassure the patient, prior to the procedure

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



COGLS217(continued)

2 record details of the procedure and communicate to the appropriate people using:


2.2 computer-based report


COGLS301 Maintain Health and Safety in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 identify health and safety workplace procedures for all of the following:



1.3 manual handling, VDU and RSI policies


2 use safe handling practices for two of the following, in accordance with approved

procedures:







2.7 toxic/harmful/sensiting/irritant/biological material


2.9 manual handling/lifting loads



COGLS301(continued)

3 comply with established procedures for both of the following:



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

4.6 aerosol containers

4.7 confidential records

4.8 domestic waste


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



COGLS303 Plan and Collect Samples for Testing in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out sampling operations that have two of the following components:

1.1 multi-stage sampling operations

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



COGLS303(continued)

4 record and communicate details of work done, to the appropriate people, using:

4.1 verbal report





4.5 electronic mail

COGLS305 Provide Technical Advice and Guidance in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 provide technical advice and guidance for two of the following groups of people:

1.1 colleagues

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



COGLS305(continued)

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

3.11 processing requirements

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:

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


5.1 verbal report




COGLS305(continued)




COGLS306 Carry out Investigation in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out investigations into one of the following:

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

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



COGLS306(continued)

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:

4.1 equipment failure

4.2 changes in variables

4.3 delays

4.4 safety/environmental change


5.1 verbal report





5.5 electronic mail



COGLS307 Carry out Small Scale Processing in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 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

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





COGLS307(continued)



COGLS308 Diagnose Faults, Repair and Maintain Equipment in Life Sciences and Related Industries


1.1 adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, use of

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



COGLS308(continued)

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


3.1 verbal report





3.5 electronic mail



COGLS309 Make Presentations in the Work Place for Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 complete all of the following for planning and delivering the presentation:

1.1 plan the presentation in a logical and structured way for the brief

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




COGLS309(continued)

4 deliver presentations to both of the following audiences:

4.1 verbal report





COGLS310 Evaluate your Knowledge in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 discuss and agree workplace performance with one of the following people:

1.1 supervisor

1.2 team leader


1.4 manager



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


3.1 verbal report




COGLS310(continued)




3.5 electronic mail

COGLS311 Develop and Provide Training in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 discuss training activities with:

1.1 trainee

plus one of the following:

1.2 supervisor/team leader/technical expert

1.3 training coordinator

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



COGLS311(continued)

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

4.8 scientific or technical technique

4.9 organisation policy change

4.10 department directives


5.1 verbal report







COGLS312 Improve the Quality and Reliability of Activities in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 discuss quality improvements with one of the following people:

1.1 supervisor

1.2 team leader


1.4 manager



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


3.1 verbal report





3.5 electronic mail



COGLS313 Provide Technical Support for Computer Application Software and Equipment in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 clarify the technical support required with one of the following people:




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




COGLS313(continued)

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



5.1 verbal report







COGLS314 Analysis of Samples Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) operations:

1.1 check all safety equipment is in place and functioning correctly

1.2 prepare reagents and mobile phase

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


3 record details of the analysis work done and communicate details to the appropriate

people, using:

3.1 verbal report





COGLS314(continued)



3.5 electronic mail

COGLS315 Analysis of Samples Using Spectroscopy in Life Sciences and Related Industries


1.1 check all safety equipment is in place and functioning correctly

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


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


3 record details of the analysis work done and communicate details to the appropriate

people, using:

3.1 verbal report





COGLS315(continued)



3.5 electronic mail

COGLS316 Amplifying and Analysing DNA or RNA Samples Using PCR or qPCR in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following:

1.1 confirm that the machine is ready for operation

1.3 prepare reagents and reaction mixtures to the desired level of accuracy

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:



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3.1 verbal report





COGLS317 Analysing Samples Using Light Microscopy in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following for light microscopy:

1.1 confirm that the microscope and associated equipment is clean and ready for

use

1.2 check all safety equipment and guards are in place and are functioning correctly


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



2.2 storage of reagents and samples



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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

using:

4.1 verbal report





COGLS318 Maintaining Cell Lines in Life 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,

ensuring that sterility is maintained

1.4 prepare the cell suspension at the correct cell density



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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

1.7 check the viability of frozen cultures after storage at very low temperatures

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



2.2 storage of reagents and samples


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





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COGLS319 Develop and Maintain Health and Safety Procedures in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 identify health and safety standard operating procedures for all of the following:



1.3 manual handling, VDU and RSI policies


2 recognise two of the following workplace hazardous substances:







2.7 toxic/harmful/sensitising/irritant/biological material


3 follow established procedures for both of the following:





COGLS320 Establish and Implement Quality Assurance Processes in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following activities:

1.1 establish clear criteria as the basis of the quality assurance process

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



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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





4.5 electronic mail

COGLS321 Carry out Risk Assessments in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following during the risk assessment activities:

1.1 adhere to procedures or systems in place for COSHH, personal protective

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



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audit or investigation

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


3 carry out risk assessment using:

3.1 direct observation plus two of the following:

3.2 employment regulations

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




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5.1 verbal report





COGLS322

COGLS322

Plan, Conduct and Manage Projects, Operations or Investigations in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 prepare a project/operation/investigation plan that identifies seven of the following:

1.1 aims and objectives

1.2 multi stage/activity operations

1.3 timescales and deadlines

1.4 resources required

1.5 cost of all resources

1.6 individual tasks within the project/multitasking requirements

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



(continued) 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

4 produce reports on project/operation/investigation progress using one of the following:

4.1 spreadsheet

4.2 Gantt charts/critical path analysis/project schedule

4.3 event calendar


5 produce reports on project/operation/investigation progress using one of the following:

5.1 verbal report







COGLS323 Write Reports for Activities in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 write technical reports for both of the following situations:

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 Sciences and Related Industries

1 agree budgets with two of the following:

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



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2.5 project resource costs


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

3.3 monitoring the budgets and progress against plans and take appropriate action

where necessary

4 manage budgets for all of the following:

4.1 verbal report





COGLS325 Providing Leadership in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 discuss and agree your team/department’s workplace performance requirements with

one of the following people:

1.1 supervisor

1.2 team leader

1.3 Health and safety officer

1.4 manager






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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

2.3 plan tasks and objectives for the team/department to accomplish set goals

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



3.6 graphs/charts



COGLS326 Encourage Problem Solving and Innovation in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 encourage ideas for all of the following:

1.1 new products and/or services

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



3.1 verbal report





3.5 electronic mail



COGLS327 Applying Basic Statistics in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 complete all of the following for the experiment/study:

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

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



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3.8 Multi-leaf plots


4.1 verbal report





4.5 electronic mail

COGLS328 Analysis of Samples Using Gas Chromatography in Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following Gas Chromatography (GC) operations:

1.1 Check all safety equipment is in place and functioning correctly

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


to the required standard.

2. use one of the following detectors:

2.1 FID

2.2 Thermal Conductivity



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2.3 ECD

2.4 mass spectrometer


3 carry out maintenance involving two of the following:

3.1 change column

3.2 change liners

3.3 change septa

3.4 changing the gas cylinder


4. record details of the analysis work done and communicate details to the appropriate

people, using:

4.1 verbal report





4.5 electronic mail



COGLS329 Culturing or Fermenting Cells for Life Sciences and Related Industries

1 carry out all of the following fermentation operations:

1.1 confirm that the equipment is ready for use


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


2.1 calibration of micro pipettes

2.2 storage of reagents/samples


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



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COGLS330 Analysing DNA Using Gel Electrophoresis in Life Sciences and Related Industries


1.1 prepare agarose gels for analysis

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)



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4 record details of the work, and communicate the details to the appropriate people,

using:

4.1 verbal report






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