Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3305 Certificate III in Science
Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS5656C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
ONPS5656C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2017, Term2 2017 |
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
there are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination |
Elements: |
1. Interpret test requirements 2. Set up work area for preparation and examination of samples 3. Prepare samples for examination 4. Set up and use a light microscope 5. Observe, identify and report sample characteristics 6. Maintain a safe work environment |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Tests