Course Title: Apply chemical knowledge and laboratory practices in the workplace
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4172 Certificate IV in Food Science & Technology
Course Title: Apply chemical knowledge and laboratory practices in the workplace
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 60
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Course Contact: Andrew Andrews
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4543
Course Contact Email: andrew.andrews@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply chemical principles related to food and food processing.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VBP036 Apply chemical knowledge and laboratory practices in the workplace |
Elements: |
Conduct volumetric and gravimetric analyses. Identify a range of chemical reactions. Identify and safely use laboratory equipment. Obtain and prepare representative samples according to standard operating procedures. Perform investigative activities in relation to common chemical and physical phenomena. Recognise systematic names and formulae for inorganic and organic compounds. Record, interpret, analyse and report laboratory data. Work safely with common chemicals |
Learning Outcomes
Assessments for this course consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam