Course Title: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: ONPS5654C
Course Title: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5282 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mr Sam Cutri
Tel: (03) 9925 4876
Email: sam.cutri@rmit.edu.au
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
Students must demonstrate that they can consistently work safely in the laboratory before they can be sent on workplacement. Students must also be immunised against Hepatitis B.
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability 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: |
MSL913002A 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 |
Element: |
2. Complete allocated work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Locate relevant workplace procedures for required tasks |
Element: |
3. Identify and resolve work problems |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Recognise problems or opportunities for improved work performance |
Element: |
4. Work in a team environment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Cooperate with team members to negotiate and achieve agreed outcomes, timelines and priorities |
Element: |
5. Update knowledge and skills as required |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Recognise own strengths and weaknesses and take advantage of skill development opportunities |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
In first semester students will need to prepare for the placement by updating their resume and completing “Getting ready for WIL” assignment.
There will be a number of compulsory information sessions.
Teaching Schedule
Most students will be sent to placement during the mid year break or during semester 2. Some students will not be able to do their placement until November- this timing suits some employers better than during the year
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
http://www.rmit.edu.au/industry/develop-your-workforce/internships-and-work-placements/
Overview of Assessment
Students will complete a logbook & assessment book while on placement. Feedback from the host employer will also be taken into consideration.
Assessment Tasks
Students will complete a WIL assignment, a WIL contract, a logbook & assessment book while on placement. Feedback from the host employer will also be taken into consideration.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Students will need to complete a log book & assessment book while on their placement. They will need to demonstrate the ability to work safely in the workplace and be able to follow instructions. Feedback from the host employer will contribute to the assessment of this course.
Students who are asked to leave their placement by the host employer due to unacceptable behaviour will have to find their own new placement.
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