Course Title: Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: BIOL5239C
Course Title: Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4397 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Course Contact: Rauha Quazi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277
Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Renu Shankar
renu.shankar@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to check the serviceability and calibration of laboratory/field instruments and equipment and perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning and replacement of consumables and minor components.
Personnel are also required to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs consistent with warranty and service agreements. This unit of competency applies to technical assistants, instrument operators and technical officers working in all industry sectors.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL934004 Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment |
Element: |
1. Perform serviceability checks |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Perform pre-use and after-use checks in accordance with appropriate workplace and manufacturer procedures 1.2 Identify faulty or unsafe components and equipment
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Element: |
3. Perform calibration/qualification checks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Operate instruments and equipment in accordance with workplace and/or manufacturer procedures
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Element: |
2. Conduct routine maintenance safely |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify maintenance procedures, records and safety requirements
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students are expected to participate actively in all learning activities that include:
- pre-class preparation using the video/interactive resources provided
- quizzes to review the topic
- working independently to maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment.
Teaching Schedule
Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. Syllabus is also subject to RMIT & government safety advise
Week |
Week starting (Mon) |
Session |
Assessment due |
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THEORY |
LAB |
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10 |
17-Apr |
Intro to course & Calibration of Lab equipment |
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11 |
24-Apr |
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Lab 1 - Equipment Familiarization pH meters, Spectrophotometer & Thermometers |
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12 |
1-May |
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Lab 2 - Subgroup 1
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AT1 & AT4: Quiz
|
13 |
8-May |
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Lab 2 - Subgroup 2
|
AT1 |
14 |
15-May |
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Lab 3 - Subgroup 1
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AT2 & AT3
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15 |
22-May |
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Lab 3 - Subgroup 2
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AT2 & AT3
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16 |
29-May |
Catch up Lab** |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None (Learning material provided on Canvas) |
References
None (Learning material provided on Canvas) |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include a folio of calibration & maintenance logs, observation of tasks.
Assessment Tasks
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback from the teacher within given time-frame (usually within two weeks of assessment submission) of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
To successfully complete this course you need to be satisfactory in all of the following assessments:
| Assessment Task | When |
AT1 - Check, calibrate & maintain a pH meter |
Weeks 12 & 13 |
AT2 - Check, calibrate & maintain a Spectrophotometer |
Weeks 14 & 15 |
AT3 - Check serviceability of a Thermometer |
Weeks 14 & 15 |
AT4 Calibration Final Quiz |
Week 12 |
You will be given two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
- CA Competency Achieved
- NYC Not Yet Competent
- DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Attendance:
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Academic Integrity & Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
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