GQA
Level 3
QN: 600/1545/7
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GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Technical Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 440 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
440 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Laboratory Procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the techniques for separation
- Understand the techniques in microbiology
- Know how to prepare and test solutions
- Know how to locate and repair faults in equipment
2
Biological and Biochemical Laboratory Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to support experimental work in biotechnology and genetics
- Know how to support experimental work using enzymes and other biological molecules
- Know how to classify, collect and preserve biological material
- Know how to support and undertake techniques in microscopy
- Know how to support and undertake further techniques in microbiology
- Know how to support physiological experiments
3
Chemical Laboratory Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to perform titrimetric and gravimetric analysis
- Know how to perform spectroscopic techniques
- Know how to perform electrochemical techniques
- Know how to perform thermochemical techniques
- Know how to perform analytical techniques
- Know how to prepare and analyse inorganic and organic compounds
4
Chromatography
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of chromatography
- Understand the principles and equipment used for High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Understand the principles and equipment used for Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Understand the principles and equipment used for Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
5
Field and Construction Materials Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Health, Safety and training considerations when collecting Laboratory test samples from UK construction sites
- Know how the Specification for Highway Works Series 600 provides guidance for field and laboratory testing and establishes a minimum standard of quality
- Understand the purpose of in-situ testing techniques, their significance to quality of construction and the acceptable test result or range
- Understand the importance of Client specifications and industry standards when testing construction materials
- Understand test results and how they are applied by the customer.
6
Good Manufacturing Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Regulations and how they relate to a laboratory
- Know the purpose of documentation and its role in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance
- Understand how Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations relate to laboratory staff
- Understand the purpose of quality systems and how they should comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Understand how Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Regulations relate to laboratory facilities and equipment
- Understand how Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Regulations relate to manufactured products and the manufacturing process
- Understand how Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Regulations relate to samples and sampling
7
Laboratory Health, Safety and Environmental Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand relevant legislation and codes of practice
- Understand how to assess and control risks within a laboratory
- Know Health, Safety and Environmental policies for the laboratory
- Know procedures for managing emergencies and incidents
- Know how to manage materials
8
Laboratory Photography and Audio-Visual Aids
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to set up and use recording/playback equipment
- Know how to recognise and use different types of camera and imaging systems
- Know how to produce photographic and electronic images
- Know how to create visual aids
- Know how to set up and use sound systems
- Know how to maintain imaging, recording and playback equipment and materials
9
Laboratory Workshop Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to cut and shape materials
- Know how to fix materials using adhesives and engineered devices
- Know how to draw/sketch work pieces and work from diagrams/drawings
- Know how to maintain the workshop
- Know how to implement and follow safe systems and procedures
10
Manage Operations within the Laboratory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand employment-related matters that may affect the laboratory environment
- Understand how to communicate effectively
- Understand how to manage laboratories and related areas on a day-to-day basis
- Understand how to manage human and physical resources on a day-to-day basis
11
Physic Laboratory Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to support experimental work in regions of the electromagnetic spectrum
- Understand how to support experimental work using ionising radiation
- Understand how to support experimental work in mechanics
- Understand how to support experimental work in electronics
12
Testing for Concrete and Aggregates Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the methods of concrete production for the construction industry
- Understand the laboratory testing processes used and the quality systems in place to maintain the accuracy of results (including continuity)
- Understand the purpose of concrete testing techniques, their significance to quality of construction and the acceptable test result or range
- Understand the importance of the aggregate specification and industry standards when testing materials
- Understand how laboratory test results are applied and how variability in results is dealt with.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/1545/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2011