Competence Matrix template
A form in the Personnel, Training and Competence procedure (PR12), mapped to ISO 15189:2022 clause 6.2. Fill it in whenever the task occurs. Used by the quality-management team.
FormISO 15189 · 6.2As needed
Calculated automaticallyRed = outside limits
Your LaboratoryCompetence Matrix | YL-QM-FRM-12-F06 v1.0
Record: Competence Matrix — October 2026
SectionHaematology
Year2026
Rating Key: 3 = Competent (can work independently) 2 = Developing (needs supervision) 1 = Not yet trained 0 = Not applicable
| Competency Area / Task | Staff Member 1 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 2 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 3 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 4 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 5 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 6 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 7 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 8 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 9 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 10 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 11 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 12 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 13 [Insert Name] | Staff Member 14 [Insert Name] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Analytical | ||||||||||||||
| Sample reception and registration | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini |
| Specimen rejection criteria | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah |
| Urgent sample processing | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda |
| Analytical | ||||||||||||||
| Equipment operation and maintenance | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno |
| IQC preparation and interpretation | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo |
| EQA sample processing | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | T. Moyo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo |
| Lot-to-lot verification | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | R. Naidoo | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini |
| Method verification | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | S. Dlamini | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah |
| Calibration procedures | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | A. Mensah | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda |
| Post-Analytical | ||||||||||||||
| Result transcription and verification | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | L. Banda | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno | K. Otieno |
… 12 more rows continue on the next page
Sign-off
| Role | Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed by | |||
| Reviewed by |
Shaded cells are calculated automatically. Values in red are outside their limits. † marks a corrected value (see Corrections).
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What it records
- Competency Area / Task
- Staff Member 1 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 2 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 3 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 4 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 5 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 6 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 7 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 8 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 9 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 10 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 11 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 12 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 13 [Insert Name]
- Staff Member 14 [Insert Name]
Instructions on the form
- Rating Key: 3 = Competent (can work independently) 2 = Developing (needs supervision) 1 = Not yet trained 0 = Not applicable
Sign-off
- Completed by
- Reviewed by
Related templates
- Personnel File Checklist (PR12-F01)
- Personnel Orientation Checklist (PR12-F02)
- Code of Ethics, Impartiality & Confidentiality Declaration (PR12-F03)
- Personnel Training & Continuous Professional Development Plan (PR12-F04)
- Training Evaluation Form (PR12-F05)
- General Competence Assessment Form (PR12-F07a)
- Management System Training and Competence Form (PR12-F07b)
- Departmental Technical Training and Competency Assessment (template for F07c–F07i) (PR12-F07c)
- Competency Assessment Form (PR12-F08)
- Personnel Authorization Matrix (PR12-F09)
- Authorised Signatures & Initials Log (PR12-F10)
- Work Schedule (PR12-F11a)
- Departmental Duty Roster (PR12-F11b)
- On-call Roster (PR12-F11c)
- Personnel Replacement Form (PR12-F12)
- Guide: ISO 15189 documentation checklist
Clause references are to ISO 15189:2022; check them against your licensed copy of the standard.
