Course Title: Use laboratory application software

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: OFFC5338C

Course Title: Use laboratory application software

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.  

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.  

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus  

  

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.  

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

Namrita Kadalbajoo

namrita.kadalbajoo@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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 use and apply computer software for analysing and reporting in the laboratory, field and/or production plants.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSL924004 Use laboratory application software

Element:

1. Access application software

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Identify software required for the task

1.2

Open software from a personal computer or network terminal

1.3

Use information sources to locate details of software features and instructions for its use

Element:

2. Use software for specified purposes

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Input a range of scientific data into a computing system

2.2

Conduct searches for the retrieval of required data

2.3

Use application features for efficient computation

2.4

Construct data sets and databases for numerical and graphical analyses

Element:

3. Produce reports of retrieved data and/or processed data

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Analyse data using features of the software package

3.2

Select options for constructing data reports

3.3

Print the results of data analyses using features of the software package

3.4

Integrate data from diverse application software units in a report

3.5

Report the outcomes and rationale for database searches

3.6

Reference data sources according to the style requirements of the workplace

Element:

4. Perform simple record housekeeping

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Maintain archived data according to workplace standard procedures

4.2

Maintain hard copy data according to workplace standard procedures


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Students are expected to participate actively in all learning activities that include:
- actively participate and attempt the activities to enhance the understanding and application of laboratory software

- discussion and application of the software packages related to each topic
- working independently or in groups to apply the concepts learnt during classes
- working in groups to solve more challenging problems requiring interpretation and application of software


Teaching Schedule

 

2023Teaching and Assessment schedule for Use Lab Application Software_MSL924004
The classes for this course run 2 hours a week during a semester

Week No

Week starting

Topic

Comments

1

6th Feb
  • Introduction to  myRMIT,
  • Canvas, RMIT student email
  • Create documents, Basic formatting of documents, Manage files
  • Workplace procedures to save and retrieve data (hard copy and soft copy)

 

2

13th Feb
  • Identify and use a software
  • Create spreadsheets in Excel
  • Use Word and Excel to create and integrate documents     
  • Maintain hard copies and archived data

 

3

20th Feb
  • Calculations and Graphs in Excel
  • Create reports using Word and Excel
  • Reference data sources according to workplace requirements 

 

4

27th Feb
  • More on performing calculations and graphs in Excel
  • Create reports using software
  • More examples to integrate word and excel

 

5

6th Mar

Complete Assessment Task 1 in class during class time

Assessment Task #1 in class

6

13th Mar
  • Mail Merge and applications of Mail Merge
  • Use information sources to locate details of software features and instructions for its use

 

7

20th Mar
  • Terminology used/Workplace standard procedures
  • Legal, ethical and WHS requirements
  • Importance of antivirus software and standard quarantine procedures

 

8

27 Mar
  • Understand a Database
  • Create a Database

 

9

3rd Apr

Mid Sem break

 

9

10th Apr
  • Continue with Databases
  • Discuss AT2

Assessment Task 2 released

10

17th Apr
  • Analysing data using software (using software packages, word, excel, database)

 

11

24th Apr
  • Maintain a database
  • Create reports in a database
  • Linking Packages(software)

 

12

1st May
  • Complete and upload Assessment Task 2 in class

Assessment Task 2 due

13

8th May
  • Terminology associated with software packages
  • Application of specific software package features to laboratory tasks relevant to job role

 

14

15th May
  • Data Protocol and file storage of data
  • General file and record maintenance
  • Maintain archived data according to workplace standard procedures
  • Maintain hard copy data according to workplace standard procedures

 

15

22nd May

Revision

 

16

29th May

Final Assessment and Resubmissions

Assessment Task 3

Assessment Period

17

 

 

Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Ϯ SYLLABUS subject to changing pending pandemic conditions and RMIT & government safety advise

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None((Learning material provided on Canvas)


References

Here are some useful resources to assist with your learning: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support/consultations You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information


Other Resources

Here are some useful resources to assist with your learning:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support/consultations 

You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include

knowledge tests

observation of skills

reports

folio of completed work


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 and in Canvas)

You will be given two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills.

A third attempt may only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.

  • Assessment Task 1_Using Software Packages
  • Assessment Task 2_Creating and Managing Databases
  • Assessment Task 3_Knowledge Test

 

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

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully

Information about your studies:

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 

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for

an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions/extensions 

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

Special consideration:

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g.

test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit Special Consideration Website

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions/special-consideration  or speak to your Program Coordinator.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more

information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the

skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life

experiences.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency

addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

 

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