NZQA registered unit standard
8091 version 5
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Title
Use and maintain a light microscope
Level
4
Credits
2
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe
light microscopes; select, operate, and maintain a microscope;
and determine specimen size by measuring under a
microscope.
Classification
Science > Science - Core
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe light microscopes.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Light microscopes are described in terms of their limitations and applications.
Range
1.2
compound, stereoscopic.
Microscope components are described in terms of their function.
Range
stage, light, eye piece, objective, diaphragm, condenser, coarse
adjustment, fine adjustment.
Outcome 2
Select, operate, and maintain a microscope.
Range
stereoscopic including zoom, compound.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Selected microscope allows required specimen magnification to be met.
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2.2
Microscope is set up to prevent damage to microscope and specimen in
accordance with laboratory procedures.
2.3
Components and focus are adjusted for optimum resolution and magnification
of specimen.
2.4
Microscope is maintained in a manner that will prevent damage in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions.
Range
cleaning, moving, storing.
Outcome 3
Determine specimen size by measuring under a microscope.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Specimen is orientated using stage controls to allow measurements to be taken.
3.2
Record of measurements is consistent with the specimen’s dimensions.
Planned review date
31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
24 September 1996
31 December 2014
Review
2
24 February 1998
31 December 2014
Review
3
23 November 1999
31 December 2014
Review
4
17 September 2010
N/A
Rollover
5
27 January 2015
N/A
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0152
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NZQA registered unit standard
8091 version 5
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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