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1. Testing Operations
QF Level
Code
Name
QF Level:
Level 1
No Item
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
105774L2
Name:
Collect routine site samples
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
105776L2
Name:
Receive samples
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
105799L2
Name:
Apply cleansing methods for labware
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
105987L2
Name:
Conduct laboratory / field work
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
105988L2
Name:
Maintain laboratory/workplace fit for purpose
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
105992L2
Name:
Apply cleansing methods for microbiological testing labware
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105777L3
Name:
Pre-condition test samples
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105778L3
Name:
Handle and transport samples
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105791L3
Name:
Perform basic chemical tests and procedures
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105792L3
Name:
Apply separation and cleanup techniques to organic analysis
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105793L3
Name:
Apply extraction techniques to organic analysis
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105794L3
Name:
Apply sample treatment techniques to chemical testing
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105795L3
Name:
Prepare standard solutions
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105796L3
Name:
Prepare working solutions and reagents
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105797L3
Name:
Prepare laboratory materials, equipment and facilities for chemical testing
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105798L3
Name:
Handle chemicals, solutions and reagents
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105806L3
Name:
Prepare biological samples
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105807L3
Name:
Prepare microbiological samples
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105808L3
Name:
Perform sterilisation and aseptic techniques
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105809L3
Name:
Prepare culture media and solutions
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105810L3
Name:
Follow bio-safety rules and precautions
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105811L3
Name:
Prepare equipment and facilities for biological / microbiological testing
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105816L3
Name:
Perform on-site testing
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105830L3
Name:
Follow laboratory electrical safety rules
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:
105843L3
Name:
Perform visual examination on welds
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105844L3
Name:
Perform construction site measurements
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105845L3
Name:
Perform basic physical and mechanical tests
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 3
Code:
105873L3
Name:
Record and present data
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105895L3
Name:
Handle and transport equipment
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
105986L3
Name:
Prepare samples for testing
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105761L4
Name:
Validate test methods
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105762L4
Name:
Verify test methods
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105768L4
Name:
Estimate and report measurement uncertainty
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105772L4
Name:
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105773L4
Name:
Apply statistical techniques in sampling
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105775L4
Name:
Establish procedures for handling of test / inspection items and samples
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105784L4
Name:
Apply chromatographic techniques to chemical testing
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:
105788L4
Name:
Perform chemical tests on construction materials
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:
105802L4
Name:
Perform microbiological tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105803L4
Name:
Perform biological and biochemical tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105804L4
Name:
Perform microscopic examination
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105805L4
Name:
Perform staining techniques
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105814L4
Name:
Perform environmental testing (microbiological)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105815L4
Name:
Perform environmental testing (physical)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105820L4
Name:
Perform electric shock and energy hazard tests
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:
105824L4
Name:
Perform radiation tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105825L4
Name:
Perform thermal hazard related tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105826L4
Name:
Perform flammability tests (electrical and electronic products)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105827L4
Name:
Perform electromagnetic field measurements
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105828L4
Name:
Perform photometric measurements
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105829L4
Name:
Perform radio-frequency measurements
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105832L4
Name:
Perform basic non-destructive tests on welds
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105835L4
Name:
Perform basic physical and mechanical tests on soil and rock
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105836L4
Name:
Perform physical and mechanical tests on steel
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:
105847L4
Name:
Perform stability and mechanical tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105848L4
Name:
Evaluate the construction of products by visual inspection (electrical products)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105849L4
Name:
Perform acoustic measurements (electrical products)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105850L4
Name:
Design testing fixtures and tools to perform tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105851L4
Name:
Perform flammability tests (toys and hardlines)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105852L4
Name:
Perform stability, physical and mechanical tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105853L4
Name:
Evaluate the construction of products by visual inspection (consumer products)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105854L4
Name:
Perform acoustic measurements (consumer products)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105856L4
Name:
Perform fabric construction tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105857L4
Name:
Perform fabric strength and performance tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105858L4
Name:
Perform fibre analysis
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105859L4
Name:
Perform care performance tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105860L4
Name:
Perform colour fastness tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105861L4
Name:
Perform flammability tests (textiles and garments)
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105862L4
Name:
Perform feather and down analysis
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105863L4
Name:
Perform garment trim tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105864L4
Name:
Perform footwear tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105866L4
Name:
Perform physical tests on pharmaceutical products
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105871L4
Name:
Apply statistical calculations to measurement data
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105872L4
Name:
Process data
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105878L4
Name:
Implement laboratory quality control procedures
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105879L4
Name:
Control reference materials and working standards
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105880L4
Name:
Verify critical consumables
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105889L4
Name:
Calibrate and maintain reference standards
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105890L4
Name:
Verify and maintain reference materials
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105891L4
Name:
Verify and maintain reference and working cultures
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105892L4
Name:
Handle and perform equipment calibration
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105894L4
Name:
Perform equipment maintenance and performance checks
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
105993L4
Name:
Perform advanced non-destructive tests on welds
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105755L5
Name:
Adopt test methods and procedures from standard methods
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105756L5
Name:
Develop non-standard test 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:
105760L5
Name:
Formulate method validation protocol
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105763L5
Name:
Prepare method validation reports
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105764L5
Name:
Interpret international standards and regulatory requirements
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105765L5
Name:
Evaluate customer's requests on testing services
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105766L5
Name:
Devise test plans
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105767L5
Name:
Supervise laboratory / on-site testing
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105769L5
Name:
Formulate sampling plan
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105770L5
Name:
Supervise field sampling activities
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105771L5
Name:
Select sampling methods
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105780L5
Name:
Apply mass spectrometric and hyphenated techniques to chemical testing
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105781L5
Name:
Perform chemical analysis on food
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105782L5
Name:
Perform chemical analysis on pharmaceutical products
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105783L5
Name:
Perform chemical analysis on Chinese medicine
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105801L5
Name:
Evaluate microbiological quality
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105812L5
Name:
Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105813L5
Name:
Perform environmental testing (chemical)
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:
105831L5
Name:
Perform foundation 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:
105855L5
Name:
Perform evaluation tests
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105867L5
Name:
Review test results
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105868L5
Name:
Interpret test results
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105874L5
Name:
Formulate quality control protocol for monitoring the validity of tests
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105875L5
Name:
Evaluate subcontractor laboratory
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105876L5
Name:
Control purchasing of services and supplies
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105877L5
Name:
Organise and implement proficiency testing activities
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:
105884L5
Name:
Formulate equipment calibration plan
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105885L5
Name:
Develop equipment calibration methods
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:
105888L5
Name:
Select and handle certified reference materials
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105893L5
Name:
Formulate equipment maintenance plan
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105896L5
Name:
Authorise test results and reports
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105897L5
Name:
Investigate complaints and appeals on testing services
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
105994L5
Name:
Control laboratory documents and records
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 6
Code:
105869L6
Name:
Validate laboratory information management system
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
105870L6
Name:
Validate laboratory self-developed software
QF Level:
Level 7
No Item
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