Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30109)

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The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills provides a broad and flexible package of competencies which meets the needs of laboratory assistants, instrument operators and similar personnel. The core units and wide range of electives are designed to maximize the portability of this qualification, which is the entry level required for laboratory personnel.

Workers in these roles can be found in all industry sectors and will perform straightforward sampling and testing. They follow set procedures and recipes and apply well developed technical skills and basic scientific knowledge. they generally work inside a laboratory but may also perform technical tasks in the field or within production plans. They may also perform a range of laboratory maintenance and office tasks.

Example Course Structure

Qualification Code

MSL30109

Qualification Name

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (Mineral Assay - Fire Assay)

Core Units

National Code

Name

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSL913001A

Communicate with other people

MSL913002A

Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

MSL922001A

Record and present data

MSL933002A

Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives

MSL943002A

Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety

Elective Units

National Code

Name

MSL912001A

Work within a laboratory/field workplace(induction)

MSL933001A

Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose

MSL933004A

Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance

MSL953001A

Receive and prepare samples for testing

MSL972001A

Conduct routine site measurements

MSL973001A

Perform basic tests

MSL973011A

Perform fire pouring techniques

LTT WPT pathways Cert II

The plan shows:

  • Nesting of qualifications
  • The equivalence of the Certificate II to the first stage of the other qualifications
  • Progression through stages of each qualification and also between qualifications
  • Pathways to higher level qualifications

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