Course Title: Perform biological procedures

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5388 Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course Title: Perform biological procedures

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 130

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL5246C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term2 2020,
Term2 2021

BIOL5246C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2022,
Term1 2023,
Term2 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 work requirements, prepare samples, and perform routine biological procedures. These procedures may involve several steps and are used to classify organisms and biologically active compounds by analysing their biological and/or chemical characteristics. This unit includes interpretation of results and troubleshooting obvious departures from standard procedures.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MSL974021 Perform biological procedures

Elements:

1. Interpret and schedule work requirements

2. Receive and prepare biological samples

3. Perform techniques that assist in the classification of organisms

4. Perform biological procedures

5. Maintain a safe work environment

6. Maintain laboratory records


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include

reports

logbook

folio of completed tasks

observation of laboratory skills