You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review client request and confirm quantity and nature of cells or tissue | |||
| Select appropriate media, materials, equipment and methods | |||
| Plan parallel work sequences to optimise production | |||
| Maintain a chain of custody, traceable to the worker, for all cells or tissues | |||
| Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and equipment | |||
| Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) | |||
| Address hazards and incidents as they arise in accordance with workplace procedures | |||
| Safely dispose of biohazardous materials and other laboratory waste | |||
| Assemble, sterilise or decontaminate equipment according to workplace procedures | |||
| Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with relevant workplace and operating procedures | |||
| Identify faulty or unsafe components and equipment and report to appropriate personnel | |||
| Decontaminate area and equipment after use | |||
| Confirm media specifications and processes/methods | |||
| Prepare culture media to suit client request | |||
| Sterilise culture media and check for sterility | |||
| Perform quality control checks to ensure that culture media is fit for purpose | |||
| Store culture media in accordance with specifications | |||
| Access the cell lines or tissue sample from fresh or preserved sources and prepare a culture | |||
| Select specified culture media and add any necessary growth agents or nutrients | |||
| Incubate cells or tissue in specified conditions | |||
| Inoculate the media with the specified amount of sample | |||
| Monitor growth of tissue or cell lines and products | |||
| Detect contamination/abnormalities and troubleshoot materials, equipment and techniques | |||
| Passage samples by subculturing to preserve or grow the line | |||
| Harvest tissue, cells or cell products to optimise yields | |||
| Select the appropriate preservation method | |||
| Preserve the cell lines or tissue in accordance with the method | |||
| Check preserved tissue or cell lines regularly to ensure viability is maintained | |||
| Maintain accurate records of batches of media | |||
| Maintain accurate records of active and stored tissue or cell lines | |||
| Complete records so that they are retrievable, legible and accurate | |||
| Ensure records conform to the information management, records, quality system and legal requirements |
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student signature:
Date: