Assignment 1 outline

Assignment 1 outline:

Scenario Science technicians play a very important role in the science industry carrying out a whole range of procedures. Working as a science technician you need to be aware of the qualifications you need, how information is communicated in your place of work, how to carry out several standard procedures and how chemicals stored are disposed of safely.

Task 1a As a technician you have to carry out a range of common procedures.  Submit evidence of documented procedures that you have used in the laboratory (P1). This must include; Method for wiring a plug (photograph) Method for servicing a Bunsen burner (photograph) Method for flaming glass (photograph) Material disposal sheet A simple Titration 1b) For each of these you must explain the importance of the procedure in the science industry. (M1)

Task 2 2a) Conduct a series of interviews with a Science Technician from each department, investigating procedures & practices commonly undertaken by them in a laboratory. For each procedure/practice give a brief description & identify how they are communicated within the team (P2) 2b) You are currently looking for a new job as a science technician however cannot describe what specialist area to go into.  Produce a job page that contains a selection of the main types of Science Technician jobs within industry, and illustrates some of their main responsibilities in the job descriptions.(P1/P2)

Task 3 EXPLAIN and ANALYSE why laboratory procedures and practices must be communicated in a laboratory. You will need to make a judgment about the importance of communicating laboratory procedures to other laboratory personnel, giving reasons and examples to support your evaluation.(M2/D1)