Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL20118 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement. No change to total number of units. MSMENV272 moved from core to electives.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of sampling and measurement activities as part of laboratory, production or field operations in the construction, manufacturing, resources and environmental industry sectors. Job roles include samplers and testers, production personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers and sample couriers.
Samplers and testers conduct limited sampling and testing as part of their duties in a particular industry. They use a restricted range of skills and operational knowledge to perform tasks and do not generally work inside a laboratory. They:
- follow set procedures to sample raw materials and products
- may package, label, store and transport samples
- use simple equipment (hydrometers, thermometers and pH meters) to make measurements and perform basic tests that take a short time and involve a narrow range of variables and easily recognised control limits
- may make visual inspection of products and packaging.
In some industry sectors (for example, mineral assay) this work forms a whole job role.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 8
- 3 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from Group A
- at least 1 additional unit from Group A or B
- 2 units 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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MSL912002 |
Work within a laboratory or field workplace |
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MSL922002 |
Record and present data |
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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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MSL952003 |
Collect routine site samples |
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MSL952004 |
Handle and transport samples or equipment |
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MSL972002 |
Take routine site measurements |
Group B
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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AMPCOR203 |
Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements |
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BSBCMM211 |
Apply communication skills |
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FBPFST4004 |
Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry |
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HLTPAT006 |
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens (not to be selected with MSL953005) |
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MSL913004 |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
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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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MSL933009 |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
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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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MSL953004 |
Operate a robotic sample preparation system |
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MSL953005 |
Receive and prepare samples for testing (not to be selected with HLTPAT006) |
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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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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSMSUP301 |
Apply HACCP to the workplace |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL20118 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement.
Links
MSL Laboratory Operations Companion Volume Implementation Guide is available from VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c63a03b-4a6b-4ae5-9560-1e3c5f462baa
