LABORATORY ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES Level 3 Unit (Advance ME)

Level 3
Courses For Industry
Portadown Campus
OCN NI

Overview

The objectives of the OCN NI Level 3 suite of Laboratory Skills are to enable the learner to gain a range of skills and knowledge applicable to different science-based laboratory occupations.

This unit will enable the learner to understand analytical techniques required in a laboratory.

Learners must be at least 16 years of age, have GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent. Learners should also have a level 2 qualification in a science related discipline and/or two years relevant industry laboratory experience.

Upon completion of this unit learner will:

Be able to prepare solutions, samples and serial dilutions.
Be able to determine the melting point and boiling point of samples.
Be able to carry out and evaluate volumetric analysis techniques.
Be able to perform basic chromatographic analysis.
Be able to carry out calorimetry.

The following assessment method/s may be used to ensure all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are fully covered:

Portfolio of evidence
Practical demonstration/assignment
Coursework
E-assessment

Successful completion of this unit will award learners 6 credits. Learners may undertake additional units to work towards the full OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Laboratory Skills, which requires a minimum of 15 credits.

The OCN NI Level 3 suite of Laboratory Skills qualifications will enable learners to progress to higher level science qualifications and/or into science related occupations.