ENUMERATING MICROORGANISMS

Demonstration of microorganism counting techniques

Name Course HND Applied Biological Science

Year 1
Date Demonstrator Conor Larkin

SQA Evidence Requirements

Knowledge and/or skills
Pass / Fail
1. Follow instructions to perform a range of
practical laboratory techniques related to
microbiology
2. Work in a safe manner regarding current
health and safety regulations (see below)
3. Achieve consistent and accurate results

4. Record experimental observations and

results clearly and accurately
5. Evaluate validity of results in terms of
sources of and values of experimental
errors
6. Analyse results correctly and state valid
conclusions

Overall Result

Signed Date
Assessor

Internal Verifier
Observation Checklist

Pass () / Fail ()
1. Follows Instructions
Correct materials selected for use in the
experiment
Micropipette set and used correctly
10 fold serial dilution preformed correctly
Nutrient Agar inoculated correctly using aseptic
technique
2. Work in a Safe Manner
Work space was organised and kept tidy and
uncluttered throughout
Hands washed before and after experiment, Lab
Coat, Gloves and Safety Glasses were worn.
Long hair tied back, if applicable. No food or
drink consumed in the lab
Aseptic technique used throughout
Glassware was handled and used correctly
(breakages reported, if applicable)
Biohazard Waste was disposed of correctly in
autoclave bags
Workbench cleaned down before and after
experiment using disinfectant at the correct
strength
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