Course Title: Certification in Lab Equipment Handling & Maintenance

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to Laboratory Equipment & Safety

• Overview of Common Laboratory Equipment & Their Functions

• Laboratory Safety Protocols & Risk Management

• Proper Handling of Glassware, Pipettes, & Microscopes

• Understanding Laboratory Calibration & Accuracy

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Hazardous Material Handling

Week 2: Handling & Maintenance of Analytical Instruments

• Usage & Maintenance of Centrifuges, Spectrophotometers, & Incubators

• Working with Autoclaves & Sterilization Equipment

• Balances & pH Meters: Calibration & Troubleshooting

• Blood Analyzers, ELISA Readers & PCR Machines: Basic Operations

• Preventive Maintenance & Error Troubleshooting in Lab Equipment

Week 3: Advanced Equipment Management & Troubleshooting

• Maintenance & Calibration of Laboratory Refrigerators & Freezers

• Biosafety Cabinets & Fume Hoods: Safe Usage & Cleaning

• Handling & Storage of Chemicals in Laboratories

• Routine Cleaning, Disinfection & Decontamination of Equipment

• Case Studies: Common Lab Equipment Failures & Their Solutions

Week 4: Quality Assurance, Compliance & Documentation

• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) & Equipment Validation

• NABL, ISO & WHO Guidelines for Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

• Equipment Inventory Management & Record-Keeping

• Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Equipment Usage in Laboratories

• Final Case Study: Real-World Lab Equipment Handling & Troubleshooting

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity