Course Title: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: BIOL5252C

Course Title: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5388 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course Contact: Rauha Quazi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 40

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to plan and complete tasks individually or in a team context. The tasks involve established routines and procedures using allocated resources with access to readily available guidelines and advice. Work plans may need to be modified with supervisor agreement to suit changing conditions and priorities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

Element:

1. Plan and organise daily work activities

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify allocated work activities and required resources if necessary
1.2 Prioritise work activities as directed
1.3 Break down work activities into small achievable components and efficient sequences
1.4 Review work plan in response to new information, urgent requests, changed situations or instructions from appropriate personnel

Element:

2. Complete allocated work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Locate relevant workplace procedures for required tasks
2.2 Undertake tasks following prescribed and routine work-related sequences
2.3 Seek assistance from relevant personnel when difficulties cannot be handled
2.4 Record completion of activities to confirm outputs in accordance with plan

Element:

3. Identify and resolve work problems

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Recognise problems or opportunities for improved work performance
3.2 Apply agreed problem-solving strategies to consider possible causes and solutions
3.3 Identify and access appropriate sources of help
3.4 Consider available alternatives and keep them open before deciding on the most appropriate action

Element:

4. Work in a team environment

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Cooperate with team members to negotiate and achieve agreed outcomes, timelines and priorities
4.2 Recognise personal abilities and limitations when undertaking team tasks
4.3 Confirm personal role and responsibility within the team for particular outputs
4.4 Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of other team members’ backgrounds and beliefs

Element:

5. Update knowledge and skills as required

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Recognise own strengths and weaknesses
5.2 Take advantage of skill development opportunities

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities include:

class discussions
online activities
online training
work placement activities

 


Teaching Schedule

Weeks

Task

     Assessment

     Due

1 - 2

Complete your Resume and have it checked by the RMIT Career Hub

    

3 - 4

Complete your Covering Letter and have it checked by the RMIT Career Hub

 

  

5 - 6

Complete Assessment 1 

     Assessment 1

7/3/21

7 onwards 

Make a list of possible work placements - send your Covering Letter and Resume

Fill in your RMIT 3 way Agreement (Assessment 2)

     Assessment 2

ASAP 
no later than 
1/11/21

7 onwards 

While on Work Placement, have your RMIT Record Book (Assessment 3) completed by your Supervisor

    Assessment 3

ASAP 
no later than 
1/11/21

7 onwards 

While on Work Placement, complete your RMIT Log Book (Assessment 4) 

     Assessment 4

ASAP 
no later than 
1/11/21


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include

work logbook

written reports

feedback from host employers


Assessment Tasks

The assessment is as follows:   Assessment 1: WIL report due 7/3/21   Assessment 2: WIL contract due ASAP. Aim to have the placement organised and assessment completed by 1/11/21 at the latest.  Assessment 3: Workplace logbook must be submitted within 2 weeks of completing the placement. Aim to have the placement organised and assessment completed by 1/11/21 at the latest. A minimum of 10 days work must be completed & verified before submission.   Assessment 4: Workplace report must be submitted within 2 weeks of completing the placement. Aim to have the placement organised and assessment completed by 1/11/21 at the latest.   To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given only two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate you have the required skills. Feedback from the host employer will also be taken into consideration.   Please consult CANVAS for Assessment Task (AT) details.


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Course Coordinatior is Rauha Quazi, rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au

 

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