Course Title: Perform aseptic techniques

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5282 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)

Course Title: Perform aseptic techniques

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

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.

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS5655C

City Campus

TAFE

155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2011,
Term1 2012,
Term1 2013,
Term1 2014,
Term1 2015

Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053

Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency covers the ability to perform aseptic techniques to maintain the integrity of both the sample source and the sample. It applies to sampling techniques in tissue culture and to generic microbiological procedures.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

there are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course


 



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques

Elements:

1. Prepare for aseptic sampling or transfer

2. Transfer materials aseptically

3. Maintain work area and equipment to prevent cross-infection and contamination


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams