Laboratory Practice | Cert 3 |
2012
This subject does not provide a final mark to your course. It is linked to some of the units of competence that comprise
the certificate 3 qualification. These are listed as part of your enrolment / timetable package.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
LABORATORY WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS)
Laboratory WHS is a compulsory unit incorporated within Laboratory Practice focusing on
WHS issues within the context of a science laboratory.
Event 1 – Major Assignment
Consists of a take home assignment covering topics relevant to safety in the laboratory. This
will be due for submission on 19 June 2012.
Event 2 – Laboratory WHS Quiz
Closed book assessment of laboratory WHS issues covered throughout semester 1.
LABORATORY PRACTICE
Event 1 – Exams
There will be TWO (2) practical exams and TWO (2) theory exams throughout the year,
assessing important aspects of this subject. These are scheduled in the 2012 program below.
Event 2 – Task Completion
Students are encouraged to undertake and complete ALL programmed laboratory tasks.
Your progress during each entire laboratory task will be closely monitored and recorded as
competent, upon satisfactory completion of all task aspects, including:
written record of prework, observations, results, calculations and task questions as they are
applicable to the task. A 5 min Risk Assessment must also be completed prior to
undertaking every task.
Event 3 – Full Laboratory Reports
A full report structure is required for completion and submission during THREE (3)
compulsory laboratory tasks, as indicated on the practical timetable. See handout: Logbook /
Full Report Structure for further details.
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Assessment will be ongoing throughout the entire year. Formal assessment events are described above. Further
observations of your performance in the laboratory, or supporting information will comprise aspects of your
informal assessment. These will also be recorded as part of your teacher’s markbook.
Informal assessment details may include, but not be limited to:
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Preparedness for the task (you will receive a practical timetable).
Ability to follow procedures within a laboratory context with efficiency and competence.
Safety awareness in the laboratory.
General tidiness of your work area, during and at the end of the class.
Completion and / or submission of supplementary worksheets and assignments as they are issued.
NECESSARY PURCHASES
Texts:
1. PRACTICAL LABORATORY SKILLS (Krajniak, Barker, Fullick)
Personal Protective Equipment:
1. Safety Glasses (prescription glasses are acceptable)
2. Laboratory Coat
3. Enclosed Footwear
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2012 PROGRAM: Laboratory Practice Certificate 3 - Ourimbah
Date
7 Feb
Practical Task
*Library tour – 2PM (Julie Mundy-Taylor) *Admin / Intro
Lab Ref.
1.1, Worksheet
*Emergency procedures *Lab familiarisation / Lab map *Safety task
14 Feb
21 Feb
28 Feb
6 Mar
*Meat / chems *Spills demo *Lab signs / labels
1.5, 1.2
*Techniques for separating mixtures
TPC pp31-32
*Meat / chems conclude *Simulated lab hazards / Risk assessment
1.5, Worksheet
*Properties and structure (investigating elements)
TPC pp44-49
*Lab apparatus ID
4.1
*Physical versus chemical change
TPC p29
*MSDS written exercise, 2.2
6.1, 6.2, 6.3,
*Sampling and particle sizing (sieving)
*Gas cylinders
5.8, DVD
13 Mar
*Reading scales (i) *Balance rules *Glassware cleaning
Worksheet, 5.2A, 5.10
20 Mar
*Error / precision *Balance calibration
3.4, 5.2B
*Properties and structure (physical properties of compounds)
TPC p71
*Reading scales (ii) *Material handling intro
Worksheet, 5.1
*Solubility, precipitation reactions and ionic equations
TPC pp90-91
*Density (irregular solids and liquids)
7.7
*Yield experiment 1: magnesium oxide
TPC p102
27 Mar
3 Apr
HOLIDAY
24 Apr
*Fieldwork
Worksheet
1 May
*pH
7.1, 7.2
8 May
*Quantitative volumetric techniques
4.2, 4.3, 5.3A, 5.3B
*Written task: volumetric equipment
Worksheet
15 May
*Sampling (coning / quartering & immiscible liquids)
6.1, 6.2, 6.3
22 May
*Simple filtration techniques
5.5A
29 May
*Advanced filtration techniques
5.5B
5 Jun
12 Jun
*Investigation – Separation of a mixture: sand, salt & sawdust (Report)
Worksheet
*Solution preparation
5.4A
19 Jun
*Solution preparation and quantitative serial dilution
5.4B
HOLIDAY
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17 Jul
*Calibrating volumetric glassware
5.3C
24 Jul
*Density & calibration (granular solids and sugar solutions)
7.7
31 Jul
PRACTICAL EXAM 1 (open book)
7 Aug
THEORY EXAM 1 (closed book)
14 Aug
*Gravimetric analysis: Moisture content (Report)
8.1, 8.2
21 Aug
*Gravimetric analysis: Ash content and TDS
8.4, 8.5
28 Aug
4 Sep
*Yield experiments 2 & 3: Zinc Iodide synthesis and Gas Volumes
TPC pp105-106 / pp112-113
*Gravimetric analysis: Sulfate in bore water
8.6
11 Sep
18 Sep
*Gravimetric Analysis: Nickel-DMG
Worksheet
*Heating & cooling systems *Temp calibration
4.4, 5.7A
HOLIDAY
9 Oct
*Volumetric analysis: Introduction & HCl analysis
Worksheet, 9.1
16 Oct
23 Oct
30 Oct
6 Nov
13 Nov
* Finish 9.1 *Volumetric analysis: HCl standardisation (Report)
9.2
*Volumetric analysis: NaOH standardisation
9.3
*Volumetric analysis: Vinegar analysis
9.4
*Volumetric analysis: Washing soda / Cloudy Ammonia
9.5, Worksheet
20 Nov
PRACTICAL EXAM 2 (open book)
THEORY EXAM 2 (closed book)
27 Nov
*Catchup
HOLIDAY
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