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

MSL975034 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform molecular biology tests and procedures

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSL975034 - Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge 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 applies 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.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 Testing
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: Interpret and schedule test requirements
  • Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment/instruments involved
       
Element: Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment
       
Element: Receive and handle samples
  • Log and label samples according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Record sample description, compare with specification and note and report discrepancies
       
Element: Store samples in accordance with workplace and test method requirements
       
Element: Maintain chain of custody, traceable to the worker, for all samples
       
Element: Prepare equipment and reagents
  • Set up equipment/instrumentation in accordance with test method requirements and perform pre-use and safety checks
       
Element: Select and collect reagents in accordance with test method requirements
       
Element: Prepare and label reagents in accordance with test method requirements
       
Element: Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents
       
Element: Extract, verify and manipulate biomolecules
  • Produce/extract biomolecules from samples using appropriate isolation methods
       
Element: Prevent contamination of samples by unwanted biomolecules
       
Element: Recognise the presence of common inhibitors of biomolecular reactions and take corrective action
       
Element: Quantify and qualify biomolecular yields from purified extractions
       
Element: Use appropriate techniques to prepare and test a range of biomolecular samples
       
Element: Use controls and reference standards to confirm the integrity of biomolecular sample preparation and procedures
       
Element: Troubleshoot basic procedure, reagent or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results
       
Element: Report and communicate results
  • Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
       
Element: Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment/instruments involved 
 
Log and label samples according to workplace procedures 
 
 
 
Set up equipment/instrumentation in accordance with test method requirements and perform pre-use and safety checks 
 
 
 
Produce/extract biomolecules from samples using appropriate isolation methods 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required 
 

Forms

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