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Mass and Volume Dispensing Proficiency (Micro-credential)
This programme can be taken from anywhere in New Zealand with our distance delivery which participants say is more personal than much in-person delivery.
Credits
30
Level
4

This programme included three required modules:

SCI4010 Graduated Pipette Use
SCI4011 Micropipette Use
SCI4012 Dispensing by Mass
 

Who for
This programme is primarily for people who want a laboratory job, but have not yet worked in a professional laboratory.
Fees

There are three fee statuses.  Click here for details.FeeTypes

NZ domestic: Currently no fees due to generous support through the Tertiary Education Commission.  Without that support, the fee would be over $1800.

International: $4700

Global: Click here for details.

Indicative content

safety

use of electronic balances

tolerances

recording data

using mass to determine volume

laboratory glassware care

laboratory glassware terminology

laboratory glassware use

types of pipettes

markings on labware

types of pipette aids

graduated pipette use

volumetric pipette use

micropipette use

Learning outcome(s)

People successfully completing this programmes will be able to...

...dispense liquids using different types of equipment with accuracy, reliability, and at a pace appropriate to a commercial laboratory.

...weigh out specified masses within a specified tolerance with reliability and at a pace that would be appropriate in a commercial laboratory.

...select and use glassware appropriate to specific laboratory dispensing needs.

Assessment types

For an explanation about the nature of the following assessments please click here.

Practical observation

Slide show session

Entry requirements
  • NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent), and

  • demonstration of understanding of the micro-credential, and general suitability for the study through Real World Education's pre-entry process.

Intakes

Intakes listed on application form.

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