Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 2 |
Two low use units removed from elective bank as determined at December 2020 AISC meeting in response skills ministers objectives. |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package Release 2.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30116 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills. Unit codes updated |
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of laboratory operations across all industry sectors and is the entry level required for laboratory personnel across all industry sectors.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include laboratory technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel.
Laboratory technicians perform straightforward laboratory work. They follow set procedures and recipes, and apply well developed technical skills and basic scientific knowledge. They generally work inside a laboratory but may also perform technical tasks in the field or within production plants. They may also perform a range of laboratory maintenance and office tasks.
The majority of their work involves a predictable flow of parallel or similar tasks within one scientific discipline. Laboratory technicians:
perform straightforward technical tasks to prepare and test samples using relevant procedures, Australian Standards and readily available advice. These tasks generally require close attention to detail and to the accuracy and precision of measurements. They may require the use of manual or semi-automated techniques
- operate test equipment and instruments and make limited adjustments to their controls
- process and record data and recognise trends and out of control conditions
- solve predictable problems using clear information or known solutions. Where alternatives exist, they are limited and apparent
- work under close and regular supervision, although they may have autonomy for specific tasks and responsibility for their own outputs
- take decisions within defined limits of responsibility
- work as part of a team.
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
To be awarded the MSL30118 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, competency must be achieved in a total of thirteen (13 ) units of competency, consisting of:
- six (6 ) core units
- seven (7 ) elective units from Groups A and B, chosen as specified below.
Note : Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements and must be included in the total number of units chosen. Please refer to individual units for details.
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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MSL913003 |
Communicate with other people |
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MSL913004 |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
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MSL922001 |
Record and present data |
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MSL933006 |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
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MSL943004 |
Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
- Select seven (7 ) elective units from Groups A and B, as specified below:
- a minimum of four (4 ) units must be chosen from Group A.
- the remainder may be chosen from Groups A and B, to bring the total number of electives to seven (7 ).
Note that two (2 ) of the electives units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate III.
Group A Elective units
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL933005 |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
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MSL933007 |
Apply critical control point requirements |
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MSL933008 |
Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance |
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MSL943003 |
Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation |
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MSL953003 |
Receive and prepare samples for testing |
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MSL953004 |
Operate a robotic sample preparation system |
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MSL973013 |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL973014 |
Prepare working solutions |
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MSL973015 |
Prepare culture media |
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MSL973016 |
Perform aseptic techniques |
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MSL973017 |
Assist with fieldwork |
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MSL973018 |
Prepare trial batches for evaluation |
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MSL973019 |
Perform microscopic examination |
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MSL973020 |
Perform histological procedures |
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MSL973021 |
Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
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MSL973022 |
Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
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MSL973023 |
Perform fire pouring techniques |
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MSL973024 |
Perform site investigation activities |
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TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Group B Elective units
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL904002 |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MSL912001 |
Work within a laboratory/field workplace (induction) |
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MSL914002 |
Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations |
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MSL924003 |
Process and interpret data |
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MSL924004 |
Use laboratory application software |
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MSL934005 |
Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP plans |
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MSL934006 |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
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MSL934007 |
Maintain and control stocks |
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MSL944002 |
Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety |
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MSL952001 |
Collect routine site samples |
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MSL952002 |
Handle and transport samples or equipment |
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MSL954004 |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
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MSL954005 |
Prepare mineral samples for analysis |
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MSL972001 |
Conduct routine site measurements |
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MSL974016 |
Perform physical and mechanical tests |
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MSL974017 |
Prepare, standardise and use solutions |
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MSL974018 |
Conduct geotechnical site investigations |
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MSL974019 |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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MSL974020 |
Perform food tests |
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MSL974021 |
Perform biological procedures |
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MSL974022 |
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring |
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MSL974023 |
Capture and manage scientific images |
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MSL974025 |
Prepare tissue and cell cultures |
MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques |
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MSL974026 |
Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials |
MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
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MSL974028 |
Classify soils |
MSL973021 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
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MSL974029 |
Operated an automated mineral analysis system |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30118 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30116 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.
Links
MSL Laboratory Operations Companion Volume Implementation Guide is available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa
