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1. Testing Operations
QF Level
Code
Name
QF Level:
Level 1
No Item
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
105992L2
Name:
Apply cleansing methods for microbiological testing labware
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105792L3
Name:
Apply separation and cleanup techniques to organic analysis
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105797L3
Name:
Prepare laboratory materials, equipment and facilities for chemical testing
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105811L3
Name:
Prepare equipment and facilities for biological / microbiological testing
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105837L3
Name:
Perform physical and mechanical tests on concrete and its constituent materials
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105839L3
Name:
Perform physical and mechanical tests on mortar and grout
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105840L3
Name:
Perform physical and mechanical tests on building components
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105841L3
Name:
Perform physical and mechanical tests on glass and glazing materials
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105846L3
Name:
Perform sampling and basic field tests on fresh concrete and on-site curing on concrete cubes
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105772L4
Name:
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105775L4
Name:
Establish procedures for handling of test / inspection items and samples
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105785L4
Name:
Apply atomic spectrometric techniques to chemical testing
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105786L4
Name:
Apply inductively coupled plasma spectroscopic techniques to chemical testing
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105787L4
Name:
Apply molecular spectrometric techniques to chemical testing
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105789L4
Name:
Perform on-site indoor air quality measurement and analysis
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105790L4
Name:
Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105821L4
Name:
Evaluate electrical insulation properties by electrical measurements
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105822L4
Name:
Evaluate electrical insulation properties by physical measurements
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105823L4
Name:
Evaluate energy efficiency of electrical and electronic products
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105826L4
Name:
Perform flammability tests (electrical and electronic products)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105835L4
Name:
Perform basic physical and mechanical tests on soil and rock
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105838L4
Name:
Perform physical and mechanical tests on bituminous materials
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105842L4
Name:
Perform basic structural diagnostic tests on concrete structures
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105848L4
Name:
Evaluate the construction of products by visual inspection (electrical products)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105853L4
Name:
Evaluate the construction of products by visual inspection (consumer products)
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105755L5
Name:
Adopt test methods and procedures from standard methods
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105757L5
Name:
Develop procedures for estimation of measurement uncertainty in accordance with the ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105758L5
Name:
Develop procedures for estimation of measurement uncertainty in chemical testing using EURACHEM approach
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105759L5
Name:
Develop procedures for estimation of measurement uncertainty in microbiological testing using EURACHEM/MIKE approach
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105764L5
Name:
Interpret international standards and regulatory requirements
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105780L5
Name:
Apply mass spectrometric and hyphenated techniques to chemical testing
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105812L5
Name:
Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105818L5
Name:
Perform electromagnetic compatibility (emission) tests
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105819L5
Name:
Perform electromagnetic compatibility (immunity) tests
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105833L5
Name:
Perform advanced structural diagnostic tests on concrete structures
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105834L5
Name:
Perform advanced physical and mechanical tests on soil and rock
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105874L5
Name:
Formulate quality control protocol for monitoring the validity of tests
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105881L5
Name:
Formulate calibration programme for reference standards
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105882L5
Name:
Formulate verification programme for reference materials
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105883L5
Name:
Formulate verification programme for reference and working cultures and sub-cultures
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105886L5
Name:
Select competent laboratories for calibration of equipment and reference standards
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105887L5
Name:
Evaluate calibration results of equipment and reference standards
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105897L5
Name:
Investigate complaints and appeals on testing services
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
105753L6
Name:
Establish and evaluate laboratory operations in functional area
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
105754L6
Name:
Formulate work schedule for laboratory / on-site testing
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
105779L6
Name:
Select test methods and measuring instruments (chemical testing)
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
105800L6
Name:
Select test methods and measuring instruments (biological / microbiological testing)
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
105817L6
Name:
Select test methods and measuring instruments (electrical and electronic testing)
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
105865L6
Name:
Select test methods and measuring instruments (physical and mechanical testing)
QF Level:
Level 7
No Item
Note:
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