Course Title: Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5388 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Course Title: Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Portfolio: Vocational Education
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.Important Information:
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BIOL5239C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021 |
BIOL5239C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2022 |
Course Contact: Rauha Quazi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277
Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
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
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL934004 Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment |
Elements: |
1. Perform serviceability checks 2. Conduct routine maintenance safely 3. Perform calibration/qualification checks |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
Calibration logs
Reports
Observation of laboratory skills