First and second year laboratory subjects use the Training
Laboratory as a reference within the laboratory notes. The
advantage of creating an in-house resource is that the subject
coordinators know exactly what is available, and know it will
be available (won’t go offline). When new equipment or
software is introduced it is referenced to the Training
Laboratory for providing instructions. In most instances the
laboratory notes are designed not to teach the specifics of any
particular piece of hardware or software. Instead, a link is
provided to the student as a resource to gain the required
knowledge. The advantage being that there is a reduced chance
of different laboratory subjects duplicating learning. Secondly
if a student already knows the equipment they do not need to
get bored undertaking unnecessary activities. Thirdly, if a
student does not have the knowledge, they can actually use the
resource to develop the required knowledge.