Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSL914002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL914002 - Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to manage the day-to-day running of science teaching laboratories and the preparation of practical experiments, demonstrations and field trips. This unit of competency applies to technical assistants and technical officers working in the secondary and tertiary education sectors. It also applies to zoos, aquariums and museums that run education programs. Personnel are required to assess and treat risks associated with practical activities. Some personnel may have the additional role of fire warden, first aid officer or work health and safety (WHS) representative. They may also have other skills, such as maritime, SCUBA diving or trade qualifications. They may work autonomously but are required to liaise closely with teaching staff about the design and scheduling of practical activities.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Communication/organisation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan work schedule
  • Plan schedule of classes and demonstrations in consultation with teaching staff to ensure timely delivery
  • Communicate effectively with staff and students using appropriate negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Prioritise work activities and manage time to meet deadlines
  • Modify work plan to deal with contingencies as they arise
       
Element: Manage resources
  • Operate practical activities within approved budgets
  • Maintain and control stocks of materials and equipment
  • Maintain storerooms, preparation areas and laboratories fit for purpose
  • Evaluate and select materials and equipment and make recommendations for purchase
  • Order, receive and store materials and equipment using workplace procedures
  • Organise quotes and bookings for services
       
Element: Ensure safe work practices
  • Organise and perform risk assessments to identify hazards and analyse risks associated with planned practical activities
       
Element: Select and implement appropriate controls for identified risks and monitor their effectiveness
       
Element: Ensure preparation and conduct of practical activities are performed in accordance with relevant regulations, codes, guidelines and workplace procedures
       
Element: Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure that it is used by students and teachers
       
Element: Ensure materials and equipment are handled, prepared, stored and disposed of safely
       
Element: Address incidents and emergencies as they arise
  • Plan schedule of classes and demonstrations in consultation with teaching staff to ensure timely delivery
       
Element: Communicate effectively with staff and students using appropriate negotiation and conflict resolution skills
       
Element: Prioritise work activities and manage time to meet deadlines
       
Element: Modify work plan to deal with contingencies as they arise
       
Element: Organise experiments and demonstrations
  • Collect materials and equipment from appropriate sources
       
Element: Perform pre-use checks, prepare material and equipment and organise ready for use
       
Element: Demonstrate practical skills, techniques and use of materials and equipment
       
Element: Organise clean-up operations and recycling or disposal of waste
       
Element: Trial experiments and demonstrations and recommend variations or alternatives
  • Operate practical activities within approved budgets
       
Element: Maintain and control stocks of materials and equipment
       
Element: Maintain storerooms, preparation areas and laboratories fit for purpose
       
Element: Evaluate and select materials and equipment and make recommendations for purchase
       
Element: Order, receive and store materials and equipment using workplace procedures
       
Element: Organise quotes and bookings for services
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Plan schedule of classes and demonstrations in consultation with teaching staff to ensure timely delivery 
Communicate effectively with staff and students using appropriate negotiation and conflict resolution skills 
Prioritise work activities and manage time to meet deadlines 
Modify work plan to deal with contingencies as they arise 
Operate practical activities within approved budgets 
Maintain and control stocks of materials and equipment 
Maintain storerooms, preparation areas and laboratories fit for purpose 
Evaluate and select materials and equipment and make recommendations for purchase 
Order, receive and store materials and equipment using workplace procedures 
Organise quotes and bookings for services 
Organise and perform risk assessments to identify hazards and analyse risks associated with planned practical activities 
 
 
 
 
Plan schedule of classes and demonstrations in consultation with teaching staff to ensure timely delivery 
 
 
 
Collect materials and equipment from appropriate sources 
 
 
 
Operate practical activities within approved budgets 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL914002 - Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
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Assessment Record Sheet

MSL914002 - Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations

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