School Of Science And HealthLaboratory Quality ManagementWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300656.2
Discipline: OTHER NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A demonstrated understanding of and competence with laboratory techniques in analytical chemistry or microbiology, corresponding to successful completion of a Level 2 Microbiology or Analytical Chemistry unit.
Equivalent Units
SC301A - Laboratory Quality Management, BCT321 - Biological/Chemical Technology Practicum 6A, SSCB34 - Practicum 6 (NATA Registration)
About this Unit
The unit is directed towards the accreditation of a laboratory for chemical, microbiological or forensic testing. Throughout their undergraduate studies, students will have acquired and developed a wide range of practical skills. Competency in the laboratory, however, encompasses much more than the ability to demonstrate a range of manipulative skills. This unit focuses upon the importance and coordination of good laboratory management, teamwork, calibration, record keeping and laboratory manuals. Students are required to develop, establish and operate a Laboratory Quality Management system designed for a specific class of chemical or microbiological test. The quality system is then subjected to a mock accreditation following the guidelines laid down by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA). Students will staff the laboratory system under evaluation while academic staff and visitors act as the assessors.
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