Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: ONPS7805C
Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4433 - 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
Anu Sharma
Nominal Hours: 40
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
Nil.
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.
This unit of competency applies to laboratory assistants and technicians in all industry sectors. The unit of competency covers limited interpretation and analysis of results. Troubleshooting of equipment and procedures is not required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination |
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Element: |
1. Prepare samples for examination |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety and minimise cross-contamination? 1.2 Prepare samples for microscopic examination in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Element: |
2. Set up and use a light microscope |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3. Observe and identify sample characteristics |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Recognise and identify significant sample characteristics 3.2 Perform required counts and measurements 3.3 Collect and dispose of all wastes safely |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include interactive online classes, practical laboratory exercises, and individual study
Teaching Schedule
Class Schedule – Semester 1 2025
If circumstances change, we may need to adjust this schedule.
Link Announcements to your student email address to stay updated if there are alterations.
Week |
Week beginning |
Topic / Learning Activity |
Lab/ Assessment |
1 |
10 Feb |
Introducing the microscope |
Safety briefing and Introduction |
2 |
17 Feb |
Preparing wet preparations/Label & document samples |
M1 Laboratory safety
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3 |
24 Feb |
Scale | measuring |
M2 Wet preparations
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4 |
3 Mar |
Environmental samples/ Plant cells |
M3 Calculate field of view M5 Make permanent stained mounts
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5 |
10 Mar (Mon public holiday) |
Ways to count cells Fixing, staining & mounting cells/Storing samples long-term
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Prac free week |
6 |
17 Mar |
Oil immersion objective Microscope types
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M4 Osmosis in plant cells M5 Count cells
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7 |
24 Mar |
AT2 Logbook fixes Revision
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M6 Check microscope set-up
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8 |
31 Mar |
AT3 Knowledge Quiz |
AT1 Prac Test |
9 |
7 Apr |
AT3 Knowledge Quiz Resit |
AT1 Prac Test Resit and Catch up session |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include:
- knowledge tests
- practical skills test
- practical logbooks
- presentations
- group work
- research
- lab reports
- assignments
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Practical
AT1 Lab skills and logbook
Record of laboratory results (practical lab )
Due: Submitted weekly; Last date for corrections is final week of course (See Canvas Syllabus)
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment
Observed performance of laboratory tasks
Date: Week 8(See Canvas Syllabus)
Record of laboratory results (practical lab and online work)
Due: Submitted weekly; Last date for corrections is final week of course (See Canvas Syllabus)
Assessment Task 3: Knowledge
AT3 Theory test
Summative online quiz
Date: Week 8 (See Canvas Syllabus)
You must be graded satisfactory on all assessment tasks to be deemed competent.
For each assessment you will be given up to two (2) attempts, however, to be granted the second attempt at any assessment, your first attempt must be an appropriate attempt to try and gain a satisfactory outcome. For example, you must appropriately attempt each question or aspect of the assessment task.
If your first attempt fails to meet the above standard, you may not be eligible for a second attempt at that task.
A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic
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
To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for all assessments. Students may be given additional opportunities to demonstrate competence.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application should be emailed to the program Coordinator (rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au). Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (see below).
• For missed assessments such as tests- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 5 days of the scheduled time of the assessment (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/special-consideration)
• 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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