Course Title: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2011

Course Code: EMPL5406C

Course Title: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5182 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)

Course Contact: Dinah Van Ruyven

Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4287

Course Contact Email: dinah.vanruyven@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Geraldene Fleishman

99258053

geraldene.fleishman@rmit.edu.au

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

This unit of competency has no prerequisites.

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the ability to plan and complete tasks individually or in a team context. The tasks involve established routines and procedures using allocated resources with access to readily available guidelines and advice. Work plans may need to be modified with supervisor agreement to suit changing conditions and priorities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PMLORG301A Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

Element:

1. Plan and organise daily work activities

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify allocated work activities and required resources if necessary
1.2 Prioritise work activities as directed
1.3 Break down work activities into small achievable components and efficient sequences
1.4 Review work plan in response to new information, urgent requests, changed situations or instructions from appropriate personnel
1.5 Update work plan and communicate changes to appropriate personnel

Element:

2. Complete allocated work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Locate relevant workplace procedures for required tasks
2.2 Undertake task(s) following prescribed and routine work related sequences
2.3 Seek assistance from relevant personnel when difficulties cannot be handled
2.4 Record completion of activities to confirm outputs in accordance with plan

Element:

3. Identify and resolve work problems

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Recognise problems or opportunities for improved work performance
3.2 Apply agreed problem solving strategies to consider possible causes and solutions
3.3 Identify and access appropriate sources of help
3.4 Consider available alternatives and keep them open before agreeing on the most appropriate action.

Element:

4. Work in a team environment

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Cooperate with team members to negotiate and achieve agreed outcomes, timelines and priorities
4.2 Recognise personal abilities and limitations when undertaking team tasks
4.3 Confirm personal role and responsibility within the team for particular outputs
4.4 Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of other team members’ backgrounds and beliefs

Element:

5. Update knowledge and skills as required

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Recognise own strengths and weaknesses and take advantage of skill development opportunities

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Students will attend a workplace for 10-20 days (at the discretion of the host employer)

they will participate in the routine work of the laboratory


Teaching Schedule

March- information session and paperwork pre placement

Teachers will organise placements for student

Placements usually take place during the mid year break or during semester 2. Students will be advised of the dates of their placement by email.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course typically consist of:

  • Attendance log book
  • Workplace journal
  • Employer reports


Assessment Tasks

Students must complete the logbook & workplacement work book to a satisfactory level.

They must also have their logbook signed off by their supervisor each day.

A pass is also based on feedback from the supervisor/ employer


Assessment Matrix

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