Valid Analytical Measurement

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Weighing

This section provides a checklist of the topics an analyst should know and the technical skills that are required to carry out measurements that are fit for purpose. There are some handy tips and suggestions of practical tests and / or observations that enable the competence of the trainee to be assessed.

The material should therefore be used by an assessor and / or experienced analyst to aid the training of staff who have little experience of working within a laboratory.

Typical accuracy and precision values can be found in the section Assessment criteria and typical values.

	The analyst must know:

	Practical Technique-essential knowledge should include:

	Learn and practise how to:

	Analysts should be aware of the following:

	Calibration

	Assessment criteria and typical values

	Observation-signs which indicate that all is not well

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Competency Evaluation

Recording, Manipulating

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