Bioburden testing

What each level means

The P1–P5 scale is shared across every skill, but what each level means changes with the skill. This is what it looks like in practice.

1. P1

   Explains purpose, terminology, safety constraints and common use cases for Bioburden testing.

2. P2

   Performs standard Bioburden testing work using approved procedures/tools with routine review.

3. P3

   Independently applies Bioburden testing to complex work, troubleshoots issues and improves local practice.

4. P4

   Designs standards/approaches for Bioburden testing, leads cross-team implementation and mentors practitioners.

5. P5

   Defines enterprise or industry practice for Bioburden testing, resolves novel problems and shapes long-term capability.