Course Title: Perform microbiological tests
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5182 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Title: Perform microbiological tests
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 140
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS5203C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2008, Term1 2011 |
Course Contact: Dinah van Ruyven
Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4287
Course Contact Email: dinah.vanruyven@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the ability of technical personnel to contribute to the culture, isolation and identification of micro-organisms for investigating the physiology and pathology of plants and animals; for monitoring the natural environment; and to assist in the production of foods, pharmaceutical goods and other manufactured materials.
This unit of competency provides for the development of skill in procedures that can be applied in investigations of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, algae and parasites, as well
as addressing the broader needs of biotechnology and tissue culture applications.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
PMLTEST407A Perform biological procedures
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
PMLTEST501B Perform microbiological tests |
Elements: |
Contribute to antibiotic sensitivity testing where required Estimate the number and/or size of micro-organisms in samples Maintain records of laboratory work Prepare for safe microbiological work and aseptic applications Prepare samples to concentrate material for subsequent staining or microscopy Process samples for direct examination Receive samples and process associated request forms Sub culture on suitable media to optimise production of pure cultures |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam