Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (PML40104)

The Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques provides a broad and flexible package of competencies which meet the needs of technical assistants, instrument operators and similar personnel.

This qualification recognises that some industry sectors employ technicians who have broad technical-scientific knowledge and skills, but without substantial depth in one specialisation as provided by the Diploma qualification. These personnel conduct a wider range of basic texts than do laboratory assistants and generally have a more enhanced a role. They may also conduct a limited number of specialized tests.

While they generally work in a laboratory, they often work closely with other personnel throughout the workplace and with suppliers. They may assist other personnel to solve technical problems and to adjust formulations and production mixes and train them to collect samples and conduct basic tests.

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Example Course Structure

Qualification Code	PML40104
Qualification Name	Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Core Units
National Code	Name
PMLCOM300B	Communicate with other people
PMLDATA400A	Process and interpret data
PMLOHS400A	Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety
PMLORG301A	Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
PMLQUAL401B	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Elective Units
National Code	Name
PMLCAL400A	Perform standard calibrations
PMLCOM500B	Provide information to customers
PMLDATA501B	Use laboratory application software
PMLMAIN300B	Maintain the laboratory fit for purpose
PMLSAMP302A	Receive and prepare samples for testing
PMLSAMP400B	Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
PMLSAMP401A	Prepare mineral samples for analysis
PMLTEST300B	Perform basic tests
PMLTEST303B	Prepare working solutions
PMLTEST402B	Prepare, standardise and use solutions
PMLTEST404A	Perform chemical tests and procedures

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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