Course Title: Receive and prepare samples for testing
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4397 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Course Title: Receive and prepare samples for testing
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 30
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) |
BIOL5240C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2019, Term2 2020, Term2 2021 |
BIOL5240C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term1 2024 |
Course Contact: Rauha Quazi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277
Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to log samples, check sample documentation, and schedule and prepare samples for testing in accordance with workplace procedures. This unit does not include testing, tissue processing or similar techniques.
This unit of competency applies to field and laboratory assistants in all industry sectors who receive and prepare samples as part/all of their job in a sample reception area.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing |
Elements: |
1. Log samples 2. Address client and customer service issues 3. Prepare samples for testing 4. Distribute samples 5. Maintain a safe work area and environment |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include observation of skills, folio of work completed, quizzes