Laboratory Operations Training Package (PML04)

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The nationally endorsed Laboratory Operations Training Package (PML04)has been developed to reflect the skills and knowledge required by current and prospective employees in scientific and technical occupations across many industries. The skills embedded in the qualifications are relevant to employees in all laboratory settings or technical occupations.

Some of the roles that utilize these qualifications are:

  • Sampler/Tester
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Technical Assistant
  • Technical Officer
  • Technician or Senior Technician
  • Laboratory Supervisor
  • Plant operator
  • Production operator
  • Instrument operator

Each qualification within the Laboratory Operations Training Package PML04 delivered by LTT consists of core and elective Units of Competency. There are 94 units of competency within the package, with the core units different for each qualification.

Each Unit of Competency consists of a number of Elements and each element consists of Performance Criteria. Performance Criteria are similar to job roles of functions, and all assessment is measured against this criteria. Competency can be achieved by training and assessment or by skills recognition which is an assessment-only pathway. Each unit of competency identifies a discrete workplace requirement and includes the knowledge and skills that underpin competency as well as language, literacy and numeracy; and occupational health and safety requirements.

The following qualifcations which make up the Laboratory Operations Training Package PML04 can be delivered by LTT in the workplace:

A qualification from Laboratory Operations Package PML04 will provide an opportunity to work in the mining industry.

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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 PML04.

  • 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