Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL975014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | MSL975014 - Perform molecular biology tests and procedures |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency covers the ability to isolate, purify, verify and manipulate biomolecules and their products. This work requires close attention to working with small volumes, multiple-step procedures and prevention of contamination. Personnel are required to apply a wide range of molecular biology tests and procedures.This unit of competency is applicable to technical officers working in manufacturing (e.g. macro, micro, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical and blood products), food, biomedical (e.g. forensics, pathology and veterinary) and environmental industry sectors. Results are generally interpreted and reported to supervising scientists, medical, veterinary or other responsible officers of a workplace, regulatory authority or legal agency.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. Judgment 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: MSL974008 Capture and manage scientific images MSL975001 Perform microbiological tests MSL975008 Apply electrophoretic techniques MSL975009 Apply routine chromatographic techniques MSL975013 Perform tissue and cell culture techniques MSL975020 Apply routine spectrometric techniques Holistic assessment methods include: review of results obtained by the candidate over a period of time to ensure accuracy and consistency review of test records and workplace documentation completed by the candidate feedback from peers and supervisors about the candidate’s ability to provide accurate and consistent results within required timelines observation of candidate isolating, purifying, verifying and manipulating biomolecules oral or written questioning covering workplace procedures and technical aspects of molecular biology tests and procedures performed as part of job role. Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to: a molecular biology laboratory equipped with appropriate test equipment, analytical instruments, standards and reagents workplace procedures, standard methods, manuals and supplier documentation, test results and documentation. 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 |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Interpret and schedule test requirements |
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Element: Receive and handle samples |
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Element: Prepare equipment and reagents |
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Element: Extract, verify and manipulate biomolecules |
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Element: Process data |
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Element: Maintain a safe work environment |
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Element: Report and communicate results |
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