Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version was released in MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package Release 2.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL20116 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement. Unit codes updated |
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to 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.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include samplers and testers, production personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers, sample couriers and many others.
Samplers and testers conduct limited sampling and testing as part of their duties in their particular industry. They apply a restricted range of skills and operational knowledge to perform these 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
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSL20118 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement competency must be achieved in a total of eight (8 ) units of competency, consisting of:
- four (4 ) core units of competency
- four (4 ) elective units of competency.
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 four (4 ) of the following units of competency.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MSL912001 |
Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction) |
MSL922001 |
Record and present data |
MSL943004 |
Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
- Select four (4 ) elective units from Groups A and B, as specified below:
- a minimum of two (2 ) 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 four (4 ).
Note that two (2 ) of the elective units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II.
Group A Elective units
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MSL952001 |
Collect routine site samples |
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MSL952002 |
Handle and transport samples or equipment |
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MSL972001 |
Conduct routine site measurements |
Group B Elective units
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MSL913003 |
Communicate with other people |
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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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MSL933006 |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
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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 |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL20116 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement.
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