Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL973007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform microscopic examination
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL973007 - Perform microscopic examination |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics. This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory or technical assistants in all industry sectors. The unit of competency covers limited interpretation and analysis of results. Troubleshooting of equipment and procedures is not required.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, laboratory operations are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event. This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case). This unit of competency may be assessed with: MSL922001 Record and present data MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives MSL943002 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing Holistic assessment methods include: review of data records prepared by the candidate, such as counts, observations and results feedback from supervisors and peers about adherence to workplace procedures and sample preparation/examination methods observation of the candidate performing microscopic examinations oral/written questions about workplace procedures covering safe preparation and examination of samples. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: a standard laboratory equipped with appropriate equipment, including light microscopes and samples workplace procedures, standard methods and materials equipment, such as glass slides, counting chambers (e.g. haemocytometer), optical graticules and stage micrometers, and tissue culture flasks a light microscope, such as: bright field illumination microscope up to 1000 x magnification stereomicroscopes and dissection microscopes compound microscope phase contrast microscope inverted microscope. Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator. The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency. Technical competence can be demonstrated through: relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR relevant workplace experience. Currency can be demonstrated through: performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months. |
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Competency Field | Testing |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Interpret test requirements |
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Element: Set up work area for preparation and examination of samples |
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Element: Prepare samples for examination |
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Element: Set up and use a light microscope |
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Element: Observe, identify and report sample characteristics |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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