This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor laboratory operations and the quality of results in the extractive industry. It prepares individuals to establish resource requirements, procure resources, manage personnel within work area, assess the quality of data and results, report on findings and complete housekeeping activities.

It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply safety management plans to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.