Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (MSL40109)

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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.

Example Course Structure

Qualification Code

MSL40109

Qualification Name

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (CMT)

Core Units

National Code

Name

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSL913001A

Communicate with other people

MSL913002A

Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

MSL924001A

Process and interpret data

MSL934002A

Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

MSL943002A

Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety

Elective Units

National Code

Name

MSL915001A

Provide information to customers

MSL924002A

Use laboratory application software

MSL933001A

Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose

MSL933004A

Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance

MSL944001A

Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety

MSL953001A

Receive and prepare samples for testing

MSL954001A

Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

MSL973001A

Perform basic tests

MSL973010A

Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials

LTT WPT pathways Cert IV

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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  • LabTech Training delivers laboratory operations training, skills recognition, recruitment and consultation services direct to the workplace.

  • Serving the Western Australian resources industry, LTT provides flexible, high quality, nationally accredited training from the Laboratory Operations Training Package MSL09.

  • With extensive national and international experience in laboratory science and vocational education and training, LTT is at the forefront of employment-based training in Western Australia