By Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy
Required to access MCEM TEMs. All new TEM users start with Tecnai T20 TEM training. TEM Training Prerequisites: TEM applicants will need to take a short online general background course (at undergraduate level) and pass a CLOSED BOOK multiple-choice quiz using the Monash MOODLE online system. Trainees attend a TEM induction typically held on a Wednesday. This includes a 3 hour lecture in the morning, followed by 1.5 hours in the lab in the afternoon. Following the TEM induction trainees must pass a 15 minute open book test based on the instrument's user guide carried out using MOODLE. Practical training is completed on the trainees samples. Practical training is divided into two parts. 1. Part One: Sample evaluation and basic training which can be 1 to 4 x 2 hours sessions. 2. Part Two: CORE business hours training, 3-6 x 2 hour sessions. During these sessions practical competence will be assessed, ensuring safe and effective use of the TEM can be made. Following successful completion of the practical training a 30 minute closed book test on Moodle is to be completed.
