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

MSL975061 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform molecular biology tests and procedures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSL975061 - Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
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: Interpret and schedule test requirements
  • Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment/instruments involved
  • Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment
       
Element: Receive and handle samples
  • Register samples in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee
  • Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Store samples in accordance with workplace and test method requirements
       
Element: Prepare equipment and reagents
  • Set up equipment/instrumentation in accordance with workplace procedures and perform pre-use and safety checks
  • Select and collect reagents in accordance with test method requirements
  • Prepare and label reagents in accordance with test method requirements
       
Element: Extract, verify and manipulate biomolecules
  • Produce/extract biomolecules from samples using appropriate methods
  • Prevent contamination of samples by unwanted biomolecules
  • Recognise the presence of common inhibitors of biomolecular reactions and take corrective action
  • Quantify and qualify biomolecular yields from purified extractions
  • Use appropriate techniques to prepare and test a range of biomolecular samples
  • Use controls and reference standards to confirm the integrity of biomolecular sample preparation and procedures
  • Troubleshoot basic procedure, reagent or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results
       
Element: Report and communicate results
  • Record and/or check data in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 
Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment 
Register samples in accordance with workplace procedures, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody traceable to employee 
Match sample provided to accompanying documentation and report any discrepancies in accordance with workplace procedures 
Store samples in accordance with workplace and test method requirements 
Set up equipment/instrumentation in accordance with workplace procedures and perform pre-use and safety checks 
Select and collect reagents in accordance with test method requirements 
Prepare and label reagents in accordance with test method requirements 
Produce/extract biomolecules from samples using appropriate methods 
Prevent contamination of samples by unwanted biomolecules 
Recognise the presence of common inhibitors of biomolecular reactions and take corrective action 
Quantify and qualify biomolecular yields from purified extractions 
Use appropriate techniques to prepare and test a range of biomolecular samples 
Use controls and reference standards to confirm the integrity of biomolecular sample preparation and procedures 
Troubleshoot basic procedure, reagent or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results 
Record and/or check data in accordance with workplace procedures 
Follow procedures to ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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MSL975061 - Perform molecular biology tests and procedures

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