Course Title: Perform biological procedures
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5362 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Title: Perform biological procedures
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 130
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) |
BIOL5231C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2018, Term2 2019 |
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to interpret work requirements, prepare samples, conduct pre-use and calibration checks on equipment, and perform routine biological procedures. These procedures may involve several steps and are used to classify cell types, species and biologically active compounds by analysing their biological and chemical characteristics. This unit includes data processing, interpretation of results and troubleshooting obvious departures from standard procedures.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
This unit of competency has no prerequisites.
Assumed knowledge: BIOL5230C Perform chemical tests and procedures
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL974006 Perform biological procedures |
Elements: |
1. Interpret and schedule work requirements 2. Receive and prepare biological samples 3. Perform techniques that assist in the classification of a cell or species 4. Perform techniques that analyse biological activity 5. Process and interpret data 6. Maintain a safe work environment 7. Maintain laboratory records |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Written laboratory reports
Site visit report
Written tests
Laboratory skills assessment
Laboratory logbook