Course Title: Perform chemical tests and procedures

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5388 Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course Title: Perform chemical tests and procedures

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 100

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL5245C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2021,
Term2 2021

BIOL5245C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2022,
Term1 2023

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 interpret chemical test requirements, prepare samples, conduct pre-use and calibration checks on equipment and perform routine chemical tests. These tests will involve several measurement steps.
The unit includes basic data processing and interpretation of results.
This unit applies to laboratory or technical assistants and instrument operators in all industry sectors.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MSL974019 Perform chemical tests and procedures

Elements:

1. Interpret and schedule test requirements

2. Receive and prepare samples

3. Check equipment before use

4. Test samples to determine chemical species or properties

5. Process and interpret data

6. Maintain a safe work environment

7. Maintain laboratory records


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment includes 

online quizzes
observation of laboratory tasks,
folio of laboratory results,
analysis of experimental results