Course Title: Receive and prepare samples for testing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: BIOL5240C
Course Title: Receive and prepare samples for testing
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
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: 30
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 log samples, check sample documentation, and schedule and prepare samples for testing in accordance with workplace procedures. This unit does not include testing, tissue processing or similar techniques.
This unit of competency applies to field and laboratory assistants in all industry sectors who receive and prepare samples as part/all of their job in a sample reception area.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing |
Element: |
1. Log samples |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Record date (and time of arrival, if required) of samples at workplace 1.2 Check and match samples with request forms before they are accepted 1.3 Enter details of samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) 1.4 Apply required document tracking procedures 1.5 Process ‘urgent’ test requests according to workplace requirements 1.6 Ensure security and traceability of all information, laboratory data and records |
Element: |
2. Address client and customer service issues |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Report to referring client/supervisor when samples and request forms do not comply with workplace requirements 2.2 Maintain confidentiality of all client/workplace data and information 2.3 Ensure that information provided to customers is accurate, relevant and authorised for release 2.4 Deal with customers politely and efficiently and in accordance with workplace procedures |
Element: |
3. Prepare samples for testing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Perform physical separation of the samples, as required 3.2 Prepare the required number of sub-samples 3.3 Perform chemical separation of the samples, as required 3.4 Place samples in appropriate transport media, as required 3.5 Monitor and control sample conditions before, during and after processing |
Element: |
4. Distribute samples |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Group samples requiring similar testing requirements 4.2 Distribute samples to workstations maintaining sample integrity 4.3 Distribute request forms for data entry or filing in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4 Check that samples and relevant request forms have been received by laboratory personnel |
Element: |
5. Maintain a safe work area and environment |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Apply safe work practices to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel 5.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety when sampling, processing, transferring or disposing of samples 5.3 Report all accidents and spillages to supervisor 5.4 Clean up splashes and spillages immediately using appropriate techniques and precautions 5.5 Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts 5.6 Ensure the safe disposal of hazardous materials and other laboratory wastes |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include:
Theory classes
Class discussions
Laboratory activities
Teaching Schedule
2021
Week |
WEEK |
Theory / Lab |
Assessment Type |
ASSESSMENT DUE |
13-Sept |
9 |
THEORY Intro to course & Specimen Reception |
AT2 |
|
20-Sept |
10 |
PRAC 1 Subgroup 1 L21A-1, L21B-1, L21C-1
Reception of 5 specimens
|
AT1 |
AT1 logbook & sLIMS
|
27-Sept |
11 |
PRAC 1 Subgroup 2 L21A-2, L21B-2, L21C-2
Reception of 5 specimens
|
AT1 |
AT1 logbook & sLIMS
|
4-Oct |
12 |
PRAC 2 Subgroup 1 L21A-1, L21B-1, L21C-1
Reception of 5 specimens
|
AT1 |
AT1 logbook & sLIMS
AT2: Workplace procedures knowledge (Quiz 1, 2 & 3) |
11-Oct |
13 |
PRAC 2 Subgroup 2 L21A-2, L21B-2, L21C-2
Reception of 5 specimens
|
AT1 |
AT1 logbook & sLIMS
AT2: Workplace procedures knowledge (Field trip Report) |
18-Oct |
14 |
PRAC 3 Subgroup 1 L21A-1, L21B-1, L21C-1
Reception with subsampling
|
AT3 |
AT3 logbook
|
25-Oct |
15 |
PRAC 3 Subgroup 2 L21A-2, L21B-2, L21C-2
Reception with subsampling
|
AT3 |
AT3 logbook
|
1-Nov |
16 |
All catchups & results finalisation |
|
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include observation of skills, folio of work completed, quizzes
Assessment Tasks
| Assessment Task | When |
|
AT1 - Practical observation with sLIMS (10 samples) |
Assessed each lab session |
AT2 - Workplace procedures knowledge |
Due weeks 12 & 13 |
|
AT3 - Practical Observation - Sub-sampling (3 samples) |
Assessed each lab session |
Assessment Matrix
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
Submission of Assessment Tasks
It is expected that any work presented for assessment in this course will be your own. 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.
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 by filling in the application form at least one working day BEFORE the due date. The application form should be emailed to your Program Coordinator, Rauha Quazi, rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
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
If you require an extension of time longer than 7 days, you must apply for Special Consideration.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Special consideration
If you are unable to sit a test, exam or lab-based assessments due to unexpected circumstances (e.g., illness), you should apply for Special Consideration for the missed assessment. Information on applying for Special Consideration can be found from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration. Applications for Special Consideration should NOT be submitted to the course or program coordinator.
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