26 pages. Thirty three coded competencies across governance, specimen collection, consumables, quality control, testing, reporting and problem solving, each with its own assessment methods so no weakness disappears into an overall average. Uses a four point competency scale and a three point authorization scale, with a mapping table between them, ten reassessment triggers, operator register requirements and a documented process for an unsatisfactory outcome. Includes six ready assessment forms, ten indicators and eight common failure modes