This unit specifies the competencies required to operate and maintain diagnostic and lab equipment. This requires the ability to maintain diagnostic set, sphygmomanometer, water purification equipment, pH meter, microscope, photometer, bacteriological incubator, centrifuge, analytical balance, blood cell counters, biochemistry analyzers, biosafety cabinet and endoscopy equipment.
Occupational safety and health practices is a unit of competency offered in TVET level 6 qualification for basic competencies. This learning outcome describes the competencies required to comply with regulatory and organizational requirements for occupational safety and health. The significance of occupational safety and health practices to TVET level 6
curriculum is to equip trainee with knowledge, skills and attitude required to identify hazards in the workplace and/or the indicators of their presence, evaluation and/or work environment measurements of OSH hazards/risk existing in the workplace, gathering of OSH issues and/or concerns, prevention and control measures such as use of PPE and contingency measures for a safe working environment.
This unit covers the competencies required to prepare and interpret technical drawings. It
involves competencies to select, use and maintain drawing equipment and materials. It also
involves producing plain geometry drawings, solid geometry drawings, pictorial and
orthographic drawings and application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages.
Course Description: This course introduces students to the essential dental equipment used in dental practices. Students will learn about the functions, operation, maintenance, and safety protocols associated with dental chairs, X-ray machines, sterilization equipment, and other essential tools. Through hands-on training and theoretical instruction, students will develop the skills necessary to operate and maintain dental equipment effectively and safely.