Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Educational Pathway)

Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Educational Pathway)

Level 2

Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority

Accredited from 22 March 2006to 30 September 2009
Group award number: G85W 22
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by SEMTA. SEMTA draws its membership from the laboratory sector.

For further information, please contact the SQA web site.

Structure of the SVQ

The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

DW1T 04

Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements

1Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements

DW28 04

Developing and Maintaining Working Relationships

1Developing and maintaining working relationships

DW38 04

Use Laboratory Information Systems

1Use laboratory information systems

2Communicate information

Optional units A

Candidates must complete a further 3 units, at least 2 from unit A in addition to the mandatory units:

DW30 04

Prepare Laboratories for Learning Activities

1Prepare and equip laboratories for learning activities

2Clean and tidy laboratories after learning

DW2K 04

Maintain Laboratory and Associated Resources

1Carry out routine maintenance checks

2Undertake routine maintenance

DW32 04

Process Requests to Support Learning

1Comply with the necessary conditions for an effective and safe working environment

2Ensure the availability of recourses

3Prepare materials in response to requests

Optional units B

DW1X 04

Contribute to the Support of Student Activities

1Assist students to prepare for learning activities

2Monitor and promote good working practices amongst students

DW36 04

Trial Laboratory Methods for use in Learning Activities

1Prepare laboratory methods for use in learning activities

2Test laboratory methods

DW1H 04

Calibrate Equipment

1Perform calibration

2Report on and record calibration

DW1Y 04

Control Stocks of Laboratory Materials and Equipment

1Order stock

2Receive and store stock

3Maintain stock levels

4Issue stock

Contexts

The award can be taken in x different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:

G85V 22 Laboratory and Associate Technical Activities (Industrial Pathway) (level 2)

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