Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30118 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills. No change to total number of units. MSMENV272 removed from qualification. Core MSL communication unit replaced by a Business Services unit. Elective units added, including MSL units related to anatomy and physiology, Point of Care Testing, and imported units from the Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical and Health Training Packages.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a limited range of laboratory operations and is the entry-level qualification required for laboratory personnel across all industry sectors. Job roles include laboratory technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel.
Laboratory technicians perform straightforward laboratory work involving a predictable flow of parallel or similar tasks, usually within one scientific discipline. They follow set procedures and recipes using well- developed technical skills and basic scientific knowledge. Technicians generally work inside a laboratory but may also perform technical tasks in the field or within production plants. They may also perform laboratory maintenance and office tasks.
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
Total number of units = 13
- 5 core units
- 8 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 4 units from Group A
- at least 3 additional units from Group A or B
- 1 unit from the electives listed below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
CORE UNITS
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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BSBCMM211 |
Apply communication skills |
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MSL913004 |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
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MSL922002 |
Record and present data |
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MSL933009 |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
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MSL943004 |
Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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HLTPAT006 |
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens (not to be selected with MSL953005) |
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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 (not to be selected with MSL934008) |
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MSL934008 |
Maintain instruments and equipment (not to be selected with MSL933008) |
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MSL943003 |
Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation |
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MSL953005 |
Receive and prepare samples for testing (not to be selected with HLTPAT006) |
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MSL953004 |
Operate a robotic sample preparation system |
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MSL973015 |
Prepare culture media |
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MSL973017 |
Assist with fieldwork |
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MSL973018 |
Prepare trial batches for evaluation |
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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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MSL973025 |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL973026 |
Prepare working solutions |
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MSL973027 |
Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
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MSL973028 |
Perform microscopic examination |
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MSL973029 |
Perform histological procedures |
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TAEDEL311 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Group B
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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FBPFST4004 |
Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry |
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FBPSUG2024 |
Perform standard tests on cane samples |
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FBPSUG3007 |
Perform factory control tests |
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FBPFSY3002 |
Participate in a HACCP team |
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MSL904003 |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MSL912002 |
Work within a laboratory/field workplace |
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MSL914002 |
Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations |
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MSL924005 |
Process and interpret data |
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MSL924006 |
Use laboratory application software |
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MSL934009 |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
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MSL934010 |
Maintain and control stocks |
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MSL944002 |
Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety |
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MSL952003 |
Collect routine site samples |
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MSL952004 |
Handle and transport samples or equipment |
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MSL954005 |
Prepare mineral samples for analysis |
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MSL954006 |
Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples |
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MSL954007 |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
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MSL972002 |
Take routine site measurements |
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MSL974016 |
Perform physical and mechanical tests |
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MSL974018 |
Conduct geotechnical site investigations |
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MSL974022 |
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring |
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MSL974023 |
Capture and manage scientific images |
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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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MSL974031 |
Prepare, standardise and use solutions |
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MSL974032 |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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MSL974033 |
Perform food tests |
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MSL974034 |
Perform biological procedures |
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MSL974035 |
Prepare tissue or cell cultures |
MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
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MSL974036 |
Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30118 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
