Course Title: Perform microbiological tests
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5388 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Course Title: Perform microbiological tests
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 140
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BIOL5247C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021 |
BIOL5247C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term2 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 contribute to the culture, isolation and identification of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, algae and parasites, in order to investigate the physiology and pathology of plants and animals, monitor the natural environment, and to assist in the production of foods, pharmaceutical goods and other manufactured materials.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MSL973019 Perform microscopic examination
MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975035 Perform microbiological tests |
Elements: |
1. Receive samples and process associated request forms 2. Prepare for safe microbiological work and aseptic applications 3. Process samples for direct examination 4. Prepare pure cultures for microbiological work and aseptic applications 5. Perform procedures that can assist in the identification of microorganisms 6. Estimate the number and/or size of micro-organisms in samples 7. Maintain records of laboratory work |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
observation of laboratory skills
laboratory reports
logbook
knowledge tests