Course Title: Perform tissue and cell culture techniques
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5388 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Course Title: Perform tissue and cell culture techniques
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 100
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BIOL5255C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2020 |
BIOL5255C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
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 prepare, maintain and preserve cells and cell lines for a variety of applications, such as large scale culture, production of monoclonal antibodies, production of viral vaccines and amniocentesis studies. Personnel are required to optimise equipment set-up, media and growth techniques. They are required to detect and investigate contamination and take preventative and/or corrective actions under supervision.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975033 Perform tissue and cell culture techniques |
Elements: |
1.Interpret and schedule production requirements 2. Work safely according to the legal and regulatory framework 3. Assemble and maintain tissue culture equipment 4. Prepare and test cell and tissue culture media 5. Obtain, monitor and maintain tissue and cell lines 6. Preserve cells and tissues 7. Maintain records |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
Logbook- recording and analysis of laboratory results
Observation of laboratory tasks
online quizzes
written reports