Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (PML30104)

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.

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Example Course Structure

Qualification Code	PML30104
Qualification Name	Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Core Units
National Code	Name
PMLCOM300B	Communicate with other people
PMLDATA200A	Record and present data
PMLOHS302A	Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
PMLORG301A	Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
PMLQUAL300B	Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
Elective Units
National Code	Name
PMLDATA400A	Process and interpret data
PMLMAIN300B	Maintain the laboratory fit for purpose
PMLORG200A	Work within a laboratory/field workplace (induction)
PMLQUAL401B	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
PMLSAMP302A	Receive and prepare samples for testing
PMLTEST300B	Perform basic tests
PMLTEST303B	Prepare working solutions

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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