Laboratory Skills | TVET |
2012
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.
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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 RESOURCES:
Texts:
1. PRACTICAL LABORATORY SKILLS (Krajniak, Barker, Fullick)
2. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY (Fullick, Krajniak, Barker)
Personal Protective Equipment:
1. Safety Glasses (prescription glasses are acceptable)
2. Laboratory Coat
3. Enclosed Footwear
Stationery:
1. Pen / pencil
2. Calculator
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2012 PROGRAM: Laboratory Skills TVET - Ourimbah
Date
7 Feb
14 Feb
21 Feb
28 Feb
6 Mar
13 Mar
20 Mar
27 Mar
3 Apr
Practical Task
Lab Ref.
Lab WHS
*Induction DVD
*Assessment guide
*Workplace assignment handout
- Due 22/6
Ch. 1 WHS – Workcover
NSW, Qs 1 – 16
*Library tour – 2PM (Julie Mundy-Taylor)
*Admin / Intro *Emergency procedures *Lab
familiarisation / Lab map *Safety task
1.1
*Meat / chems *Spills demo
1.5
*Lab signs / labels
1.2
*Techniques for separating mixtures
TPC pp31-32
*Meat / chems conclude
1.5
*Simulated lab hazards / Risk assessment
Worksheet
*Properties and structure (investigating elements)
TPC pp44-49
*Lab apparatus ID
4.1
*Physical versus chemical change
TPC p29
Ch. 2 Hazard ID / MSDS info 2.6
Under the hood DVD, 363.11
*Sampling and particle sizing (sieving)
6.1, 6.2, 6.3
(SL1 1.05)
*MSDS written exercise, 2.2
5.8, DVD
Ch. 2 MSDS written exercise, 2.2
*Reading scales (i)
Worksheet
*Balance rules *Glassware cleaning
5.2A, 5.10
Ch. 3 Hazard Control
Reach DVD
*Error / precision *Balance calibration
3.4, 5.2B
*Properties and structure (physical properties of
compounds)
TPC p71
*Reading scales (ii)
Worksheet
*Material handling intro
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
*Gas cylinders
Worksheet
Ch. 2 Hazard ID / Safetycare DVD
Herman cartoon
Laboratory Calculations
Laboratory Calculations
Laboratory Calculations
HOLIDAY
24 Apr
*Fieldwork
Worksheet
Ch. 6 Chemical safety
Labels task
1 May
*pH
7.1, 7.2
Ch. 6 Chemical safety
Safetycare DVD
8 May
*Quantitative volumetric techniques
*Written task: volumetric equipment
4.2, 4.3,
5.3A, 5.3B
Ch. 6 Chemical safety
Vocam DVD
Worksheet
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15 May
PRAC AND THEORY EXAM 1 (open book)
Ch. 7 Biological Safety / DVD
22 May
*Simple filtration techniques
Ch. 4 Fire
Fire – the uneasy partner DVD
5.5A
File: Kitchen oil fire.wnv
29 May
*Advanced filtration techniques
5.5B
5 Jun
*Investigation – Separation of a mixture: sand,
salt & sawdust (Report)
Worksheet
Ch. 5 Electrical Safety / DVD
Ch. 8 Radiation Safety
12 Jun
*Solution preparation
5.4A
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19 Jun
*Solution preparation and quantitative serial
dilution
5.4B
LABORATORY WHS QUIZ
Catchup
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LABORATORY WHS
ASSIGNMENT DUE
HOLIDAY
Date
17 Jul
Practical Task
Lab Ref.
*Theory - Chemical analysis and acid-base titration principles
NIA2 theory notes Ch 1-3
*Volumetric analysis: Introduction and HCl analysis
Worksheet, 9.1
24 Jul
31 Jul
7 Aug
14 Aug
*Finish 9.1 *Volumetric analysis: HCl standardisation (Report)
9.2
*Volumetric analysis: NaOH standardisation
9.3
*Volumetric analysis: Vinegar analysis
9.4
*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
11 Sep
PRACTICAL EXAM 2 (open book)
THEORY EXAM 2 (closed book)
18 Sep
*Catchup
HOLIDAY
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