Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (Release 3). Total number of units increased by one. MSL953005 Receive and prepare samples for testing removed from core and now sits in newly created Group A to support use of the qualification in school laboratories. Slight increase in number of units that may be imported from other Training Packages (from three to four). Elective units added, including MSL units and imported units from Business Services, Health and Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Packages.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of laboratory techniques, including manual, semi-automated and fully automated, to collect and prepare samples in a laboratory. They conduct a wide range of basic, and limited range of specialist tests across a variety of industry sectors. Workers may be required to 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.
Workers have responsibility for their own outputs according to established procedures. Work is carried out according to established procedures often under the direction and supervision of laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical professionals. Work is normally subject to frequent progress and quality checks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 16
- 4 core units
- 12 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 1 unit from Group A
- at least 7 additional units from Group A or B
- 4 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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MSL924005 |
Process and interpret data |
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MSL934008 |
Maintain instruments and equipment |
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MSL934009 |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
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MSL944002 |
Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL914002 |
Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations |
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MSL953005 |
Receive and prepare samples for testing (not to be selected with HLTPAT006) |
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HLTPAT006 |
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens (not to be selected with MSL953005) |
Group B
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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BSBLDR413 |
Lead effective workplace relationships |
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FBPFST4004 |
Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry |
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FBPFSY4001 |
Supervise and maintain a food safety plan |
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FBPTEC4009 |
Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products |
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MSL904003 |
Perform standard calibrations |
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MSL924006 |
Use laboratory application software |
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MSL934010 |
Maintain and control stocks |
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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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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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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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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 |
Operate 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 |
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MSL974037 |
Triage and allocate tissue specimens |
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MSL974038 |
Use techniques to complete simple tissue specimen transfers |
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MSL975057 |
Perform histological tests |
MSL973028Perform microscopic examination MSL954006 Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples |
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MSL975062 |
Perform microbiological tests |
MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination |
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MSL975066 |
Apply routine chromatographic techniques |
MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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MSL975069 |
Apply routine spectrometric techniques |
MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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MSL975073 |
Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques |
MSL974034 Perform biological procedures |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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TAEDEL311 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and equivalent to MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
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
