Course Title: Prepare, standardise and use solutions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BIOL5244C

Course Title: Prepare, standardise and use solutions

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.  

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.  

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus  

  

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.  

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4397 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Course Contact: Rauha Quazi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rauha Quazi

+61 3 9925 4277

rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 100

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

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare, standardise and monitor the quality of solutions. This unit of competency applies to laboratory technicians working in all industry sectors.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSL974017 Prepare, standardise and use solutions
Element:	1. Prepare solutions
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Select appropriate procedure for solution preparation. 1.2 Select equipment, materials and solvent of specified purity. 1.3 Measure appropriate quantities of reagents for solution preparation and record data. 1.4 Select and assemble specified laboratory equipment and appropriate grade of glassware. 1.5 Perform specified dilutions. 1.6 Prepare solutions to achieve homogeneous mix of the specified concentration. 1.7 Label and store solutions to maintain identity and stability.
Element:	2. Standardise and use volumetric solutions
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Assemble appropriate laboratory equipment. 2.2 Perform serial dilutions as required. 2.3 Standardise the solution to the required specified range and precision. 2.4 Label and store solutions to maintain identity and stability. 2.5 Use standard volumetric solutions to determine concentration of unknown solutions.
Element:	3. Calculate and record data
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Calculate specified concentrations. 3.2. Use authorised procedure if data is to be modified. 3.3. Estimate and document uncertainty of measurement in accordance with workplace procedures. 3.4. Record all relevant details according to laboratory procedures and report results. 3.5. Report concentration with appropriate units.
Element:	4. Monitor the quality of laboratory solutions
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Check solutions for visual deterioration and expiry date. 4.2 Record details and label solutions according to laboratory procedures.
Element:	5. Maintain a safe work environment
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel. 5.2 Clean up spills using appropriate techniques to protect personnel, work area and environment. 5.3 Minimise generation of waste and environmental impacts. 5.4 Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal. 5.5 Store equipment and reagents as required.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

1. Tutorials
2. class exercises to review discussions
3. Online learning activities
4. Practicals

Teaching Schedule

Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of resources.

Week	Week beginning	Topic	Lab	Assessment
1	7-Feb	Introduction to acids, bases and pH	Skill building: Use of glassware and lab equipment
2	14-Feb	Review of pH and different units of concentration	Lab 1: Measuring pH using indicators	Log Book & Lab Skills
3	21-Feb	Introduction to titration	Lab 2: Measure pH using pH meter	Log Book & Lab Skills
4	28-Feb	Primary Standards and standardisation of solutions	Lab 3: Analysis of Vinegar by Titration	Log Book & Lab Skills
5	7-Mar	-Grades of reagents and glassware and their use -Legal, ethical, safe and sustainable lab practice	Skill building: standardisation of solutions	Log Book & Lab Skills
6	14-Mar	Lab only	Lab 4: Standardising 0.2 M NaOH solution with KHP	Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation 1
7	21-Mar	Introduction to Buffers	Logbook review and Standardisation 1 catch up	Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation 1
8	28-Mar	Titration Curve	Lab 5: Predicting buffer pH	Log Book & Lab Skills
9	4-Apr	Lab only	Lab 6: Titration curve of a strong base against a weak acid	Log Book & Lab Skills
10	11- Apr 18 - Apr	Lab only	Lab 7: Titration Curve of a strong base against a strong acid	Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation 2
Mid semester Break: 14 – 20 April
11	25-Apr	Oxidation & reduction reactions	Logbook review and Standardisation 2 catch up	Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation 2
12	2-May	Lab only	Lab 8: Standardisation of potassium iodate (KIO3 )	Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation 3
13	9-May	Lab only	Lab 9: Redox standardisation and titration of vitamin C	Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation 3(catch up)
14	16-May	Serial dilutions	Lab 10: Serial dilution	Log Book & Lab Skills
15	23-May	Lab only	Standardisation 3 catch up	Log Book & Lab Skills Standardisation 3(catch up)
16	30-May	Lab skills catch up	Standardisation catch up

Note: Assessment catch ups are only for people with a medical certificate or special consideration granted, or who didnot meet the precision and accuracy requirements on their 1st attempt.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Online Learning materials will be provided, via canvas, during the course.

Printed copy of the structured logbook is required to keep lab records. You need to print hard copies of the structured logbook available via canvas. 

A scientific calculator is needed to perform calculations.

Safety equipment: lab coat, closed shoes, gloves

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through: 

The Learning Lab 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab 

The Study Support Hub  
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub 

English for uni workshops 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include quizzes, reports, observation of laboratory techniques & logbook

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.  

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. 

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and. due dates.

Assessment	When
Assessment task 1 of 2:Lab Records	Assessed each lab session
Assessment task 2 of 2: Lab skills*   Standardisation 1  Standardisation 2 Standardisation 3	Week 6 Week 10,11 Week 12, 13

* Lab skills include 3 standardisations of different solutions to the required precision and accuracy. You also need to demonstrate your ability to follow procedure and work safely in a laboratory along with completing lab work in timely manner.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: 

CA: Competency Achieved 
NYC: Not Yet Competent 
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment 

To pass the course you need to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks. Students may be given additional opportunities to demonstrate competence.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

Special consideration:

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:  

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

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