Course Title: Perform biological procedures
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5283 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Title: Perform biological procedures
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 130
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) |
ONPS5659C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2011, Term1 2012, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term1 2016 |
Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amberlee.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to interpret work requirements, prepare samples, conduct pre-use and calibration checks on equipment and perform routine biological procedures, including sample preparation. These procedures may involve several steps and are used to classify cell types, species and biologically active compounds by analysing their biological and chemical characteristics. This unit includes data processing, interpretation of results and troubleshooting obvious departures from standard procedures.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Pre-Requisites
MSL973004A - Perform aseptic techniques AND MSL973007A - Perform microscopic examination
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL974006A Perform biological procedures |
Elements: |
1. Interpret and schedule work requirements 2. Receive and prepare biological samples 3. Perform techniques that assist in the classification of a cell or species 4. Perform techniques that analyse biological activity 5. Process and interpret data 6. Maintain a safe work environment 7. Maintain laboratory records |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams