Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL40109 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of laboratory techniques to conduct tests and sampling in a variety of industry sectors.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include technical assistants, technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel.
Technical assistants undertake a wide range of sampling and testing that requires the application of a broad range of technical skills and some scientific knowledge. Although technical assistants generally work in a laboratory, they often work closely with other personnel throughout the workplace and with suppliers. They may assist other personnel to solve technical problems and to adjust formulations and production mixes. They may also train them to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably.
The work of technical assistants involves similar tasks within one scientific discipline with occasional peak periods and some interruptions. They:
- work according to established procedures in a structured environment
- collect and prepare samples
- conduct a wide range of basic tests and a limited range of specialised tests and measurements using manual, semi-automated and fully automated techniques
- define and solve problems of limited complexity where the information available is less obvious, but not contradictory, and can be determined by direct reasoning
- work under the direction and regular supervision of senior technical staff, laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical personnel. The work of technical assistants is normally subject to frequent progress and quality checks
- generally work in a team and may have responsibility for their own work outputs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
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To be awarded the MSL40116 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques competency must be achieved in a total of seventeen (17) units of competency, consisting of:
Note : Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details. |
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Core units of competency Select all six (6) of the following units of competency. |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MSL913001 |
Communicate with other people |
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MSL913002 |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
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MSL924001 |
Process and interpret data |
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MSL934002 |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
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MSL943002 |
Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety |
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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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ELECTIVE UNITS
Note that three (3) of the elective units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate IV. Group A Elective units |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL904001 |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MSL914001 |
Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations |
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MSL924002 |
Use laboratory application software |
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MSL934001 |
Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP plans |
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MSL934003 |
Maintain and control stocks |
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MSL944001 |
Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety |
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MSL954001 |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
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MSL954002 |
Prepare mineral samples for analysis |
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MSL974001 |
Prepare, standardise and use solutions |
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MSL974002 |
Conduct geotechnical site investigations |
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MSL974003 |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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MSL974004 |
Perform food tests |
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MSL974005 |
Perform physical tests |
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MSL974006 |
Perform biological procedures |
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MSL974007 |
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring |
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MSL974008 |
Capture and manage scientific images |
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MSL974009 |
Undertake field-based, remote-sensing monitoring |
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MSL974010 |
Perform mechanical tests |
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MSL974011 |
Prepare tissue and cell cultures |
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MSL974012 |
Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials |
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MSL974013 |
Monitor performance of structures |
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MSL974014 |
Classify soils |
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MSL974015 |
Operate an automated mineral analysis system |
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HLTPAT419C |
Perform pathology tests |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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Group B Elective units |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL933001 |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
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MSL933002 |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
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MSL933003 |
Apply critical control point requirements |
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MSL933004 |
Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance |
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MSL943001 |
Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation |
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MSL953001 |
Receive and prepare samples for testing |
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MSL953002 |
Operate a robotic sample preparation system |
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MSL963001 |
Operate basic handblowing equipment |
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MSL963002 |
Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment |
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MSL973001 |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL973002 |
Prepare working solutions |
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MSL973003 |
Prepare culture media |
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MSL973004 |
Perform aseptic techniques |
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MSL973005 |
Assist with fieldwork |
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MSL973006 |
Prepare trial batches for evaluation |
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MSL973007 |
Perform microscopic examination |
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MSL973008 |
Perform histological procedures |
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MSL973009 |
Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
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MSL973010 |
Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
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MSL973011 |
Perform fire pouring techniques |
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MSL973012 |
Perform site investigation activities |
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HLTPAT317C |
Operate effectively within a pathology testing environment |
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TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
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Group C Elective units |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL905001 |
Perform non-standard calibrations |
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MSL905002 |
Create or modify calibration procedures |
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MSL905003 |
Create or modify automated calibration procedures |
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MSL915001 |
Provide information to customers |
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MSL915002 |
Schedule laboratory work for a small team |
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MSL925001 |
Analyse data and report results |
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MSL925002 |
Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties |
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MSL935001 |
Monitor the quality of test results and data |
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MSL935002 |
Assist in the maintenance of reference materials |
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MSL935003 |
Authorise the issue of test results |
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MSL935004 |
Maintain instruments and equipment |
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MSL955001 |
Supervise a robotic sample preparation system |
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MSL965001 |
Design and manufacture glass apparatus and glass systems |
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MSL965002 |
Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing operations |
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MSL965003 |
Construct, modify and maintain high vacuum systems |
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MSL975001 |
Perform microbiological tests |
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MSL975002 |
Perform haematological tests |
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MSL975003 |
Perform histological tests |
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MSL975004 |
Perform chemical pathology tests |
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MSL975005 |
Conduct sensory analysis |
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MSL975006 |
Perform immunohaematological tests |
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MSL975007 |
Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites |
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MSL975008 |
Apply electrophoretic techniques |
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MSL975009 |
Apply routine chromatographic techniques |
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MSL975010 |
Perform fire assay techniques |
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MSL975011 |
Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys |
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MSL975012 |
Provide input to production trials |
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MSL975013 |
Perform tissue and cell culture techniques |
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MSL975014 |
Perform molecular biology tests and procedures |
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MSL975015 |
Prepare animal and plant material for display |
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MSL975016 |
Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials |
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MSL975017 |
Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques |
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MSL975018 |
Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials |
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MSL975019 |
Apply complex instrumental techniques |
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MSL975020 |
Apply routine spectrometric techniques |
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MSL975021 |
Apply routine electrometric techniques |
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MSL975022 |
Perform food analyses |
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MSL975023 |
Supervise geotechnical site investigations |
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MSL975024 |
Locate record and collect forensic samples |
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MSL975025 |
Perform complex laboratory testing of forensic samples |
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MSL975026 |
Perform physical examination of forensic samples |
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MSL975027 |
Classify building sites |
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Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL40109 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa
