Course Title: Perform tissue and cell culture techniques
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5282 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
Course Title: Perform tissue and cell culture techniques
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS5664C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2013, Term2 2014, Term2 2015, Term1 2016 |
Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to prepare, maintain and preserve cells and cell lines for a variety of applications, such as large scale culture, production of monoclonal antibodies, production of viral vaccines and amniocentesis studies. Personnel are required to optimise equipment setup, media and growth techniques. They are required to detect and investigate contamination and take preventative and/or corrective actions under supervision.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
The following 3 competencies are all pre-requisites:
MSL974006A Perform biological procedures
MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination
MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975013A Perform tissue and cell culture techniques |
Elements: |
1. Interpret and schedule production requirements 2. Work safely according to the legal and regulatory framework 3. Assemble and maintain tissue culture equipment 4. Prepare and test cell and tissue culture media 5. Obtain, monitor and maintain tissue and cell lines 6. Preserve cells and tissues 7. Maintain records |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams