Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL50109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests and sampling in most industry sectors.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include technical officers, laboratory technicians, analysts and similar personnel.
Technical officers conduct a wide range of sampling and testing that requires the application of broad scientific-technical knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas. Although technical officers generally work in a laboratory, they often work closely with personnel in other teams within a section of the workplace.
They may liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot product non-conformance at the direction of laboratory supervisors or managers. They gather information on non-conformance and events that may lead to the modification of workplace procedures. They may also demonstrate methods to others and train them to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably.
The work of technical officers involves frequent peak periods and interruptions. They:
- work according to established procedures in a structured environment
- collect and prepare samples and communicate sample requirements to other personnel
- conduct a wide range of routine and specialised tests where atypical samples may be involved and the instrumentation used has a wide range of operating variables
- contribute to the modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise methods when necessary
- define and solve problems where alternatives are not obvious and where investigations and trials may be required and the implications of various solutions considered
- work under the direction and supervision of senior technical staff, laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical professionals
- generally work as part of a team and may have a role in the planning of schedules and monitoring of resources in their work area.
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 MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory Technology competency must be achieved in a total of twenty-one (21) 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 nine (9) of the following units of competency. |
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Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL913001 |
Communicate with other people |
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MSL913002 |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
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MSL915001 |
Provide information to customers |
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MSL924001 |
Process and interpret data |
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MSL924002 |
Use laboratory application software |
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MSL925001 |
Analyse data and report results |
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MSL934002 |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
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MSL944001 |
Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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ELECTIVE UNITS Select twelve (12) elective units from Groups A, B, C and D as specified below:
Note that four (4) of the elective units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Diploma. Group A 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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MSL915002 |
Schedule laboratory work for a small team |
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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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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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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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MSL943002 |
Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety |
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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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MSL904001 |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MSL914001 |
Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations |
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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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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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Group D Elective units |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL916001 |
Develop and maintain laboratory documentation |
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MSL916002 |
Manage and develop teams |
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MSL916003 |
Supervise laboratory operations in work/functional area |
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MSL916004 |
Maintain registration and statutory or legal compliance in work/functional area |
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MSL916005 |
Manage complex projects |
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MSL936001 |
Maintain quality system and continuous improvement processes within work/functional area |
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MSL936002 |
Conduct an internal audit of the quality system |
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MSL946001 |
Implement and monitor OHS and environmental management systems |
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MSL976002 |
Prepare plans and quality assurance procedures for environmental field activities |
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MSL976003 |
Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures |
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MSL977001 |
Contribute to the development of products and applications |
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MSL977002 |
Troubleshoot equipment and/or production processes |
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MSL977003 |
Contribute to the validation of test methods |
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MSL977004 |
Develop or adapt analyses and procedures |
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MSAENV672B |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
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Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL50109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa
