Course Title: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: BIOL5252C
Course Title: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
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
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Amberlee Mitton
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
Students are expected to participate actively in all learning activities, these include:
- examine and describe, and prepare for the workplace, including safety, standards, and ethics
- working independently or in groups at a host site or simulated workplace
- record and describe events and processes including problems requiring interpretation and evaluation of results and behaviours
Teaching Schedule
Weeks |
Task |
Assessment |
Due |
1 - 2 |
Complete your Resume and have it checked by the RMIT Career Hub |
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3 - 4 |
Complete your Covering Letter and have it checked by the RMIT Career Hub |
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5 - 6 |
Complete Assessment 1 |
Assessment 1 |
22/7/22 |
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 |
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7 onwards |
While on Work Placement, have your RMIT Record Book (Assessment 3) completed by your Supervisor |
Assessment 3 |
ASAP |
7 onwards |
While on Work Placement, complete your RMIT Log Book (Assessment 4) |
Assessment 4 |
ASAP |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning material provided on Canvas
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
work logbook
written reports
feedback from host employers
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher within given time-frame (usually within two weeks of assessment submission) of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
To successfully complete this course you need to be satisfactory in all of the following assessments(dates in syllabus)
- Knowledge task
- Work plan and participation in lab work
- Log book
- Reflection quiz
You will be given two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills.
A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Course Overview: Access Course Overview