Course Title: Perform microbiological tests
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5362 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Title: Perform microbiological tests
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 140
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BIOL5222C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018, Term1 2019 |
Course Contact: Amber Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to contribute to the culture, isolation and identification of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, algae and parasites, in order to investigate the physiology and pathology of plants and animals, monitor the natural environment, and to assist in the production of foods, pharmaceutical goods and other manufactured materials.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Pre-requisites:
MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination
MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975001 Perform microbiological tests |
Elements: |
1 Receive samples and process associated request forms 2 Prepare for safe microbiological work and aseptic applications 3 Process samples for direct examination 4 Prepare pure cultures for microbiological work and aseptic applications 5 Perform procedures that can assist in the identification of microorganisms 6 Estimate the number and/or size of micro-organisms in samples 7 Maintain records of laboratory work |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
written tests
practical reports
assessment of laboratory practical skills
laboratory logbook