Lab Skills

C U R R I C U L A R A R E A : S C IE N C E

Unit 1: Careers Using Lab Science

Unit 2: Working in a Lab

Unit 3: Lab Skills

Investigation: Pupils have the responsibility of using the knowledge they have gained during the first two units to plan and carry out an experiment, they then need to write this up to pass this element.

S U B J E C T : L A B O R A T O R Y S K I L L S 2 0 2 2-2 3 M Y W O R L D O F W O R K C O N T E N T S C O U R S E C H O I C E S

National 5

(SCQF Level 5)

Course Content

Additional Information

This course will allow pupils to develop a comprehensive skill set which will enable them to thrive in a lab environment. Pupils will gain an appreciation of the scope of where lab skills can take them as they look at local, national and global industries which rely on people with these relevant skills. They will look at constructing a CV and being able to articulate their areas of strength and development; skills which are essential for them to thrive in the wider world of work. Pupils will look at preparation, handling and safe storage of chemicals which is underpinned by legislation including safe handling of radioactive materials. Pupils will also carry out some common lab techniques such as titration, chromatography and distillation. These skills will be assessed with an internal investigate at the end of the academic year

Course Assessment

Internally assessed

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This could open up employment opportunities as a laboratory technician in the biotechnology, chemical, microbiological, pharmaceutical and environmental industries.