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

FBPLAB2002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare laboratory solutions and stains

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FBPLAB2002 - Prepare laboratory solutions and stains
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a variety of solutions and stains for routine tests carried out in a standard laboratory setting.This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for preparing test solutions and stains required for standard analytical tests, determined by the scope and classification of the laboratory. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Prepare materials and equipment
  • Identify and confirm job requirements
  • Identify and select standard methods for solution preparation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Confirm availability of required materials, reagents and equipment
  • Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential workplace health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures
  • Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment as per manufacturers' specifications
  • Select and assemble appropriate volumetric glassware and measuring equipment, materials and reagents as per requirements
  • Check shelf life of reagents and solutions and replace out-of-date or reject materials
       
Element: Prepare solutions and stains
  • Follow standard workplace method to prepare solution or stain
  • Measure appropriate quantities of reagents for solution preparation as per requirements
  • Prepare solutions to achieve homogeneous mix of the specified concentration
  • Transfer solutions to appropriate containers in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Label containers with solution details and log details in laboratory register in line with workplace practices
  • Monitor shelf life of working solutions and dispose of those unfit for use, according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete laboratory procedure
  • Clean and store glassware and equipment after use, and store reagents
  • Clean and sanitise equipment and work surfaces after use according to workplace requirements
  • Use aseptic techniques to ensure health and hygiene of self and others
  • Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by the process in accordance with workplace waste management policies
  • Complete records according to workplace requirements
       

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
Identify and confirm job requirements 
Identify and select standard methods for solution preparation in accordance with workplace procedures 
Confirm availability of required materials, reagents and equipment 
Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential workplace health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures 
Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment as per manufacturers' specifications 
Select and assemble appropriate volumetric glassware and measuring equipment, materials and reagents as per requirements 
Check shelf life of reagents and solutions and replace out-of-date or reject materials 
Follow standard workplace method to prepare solution or stain 
Measure appropriate quantities of reagents for solution preparation as per requirements 
Prepare solutions to achieve homogeneous mix of the specified concentration 
Transfer solutions to appropriate containers in accordance with workplace procedures 
Label containers with solution details and log details in laboratory register in line with workplace practices 
Monitor shelf life of working solutions and dispose of those unfit for use, according to workplace procedures 
Clean and store glassware and equipment after use, and store reagents 
Clean and sanitise equipment and work surfaces after use according to workplace requirements 
Use aseptic techniques to ensure health and hygiene of self and others 
Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by the process in accordance with workplace waste management policies 
Complete records according to workplace requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FBPLAB2002 - Prepare laboratory solutions and stains
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

FBPLAB2002 - Prepare laboratory solutions and stains

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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