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CONTENTS
MSL Laboratory Operations ...................................................................................................... 8 MSL20116 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement ........................................................ 9 MSL30116 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills ....................................................................... 13 MSL40116 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques ............................................................. 18 MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory Technology ...................................................................... 25 MSL60116 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations .................................................... 33 HLTPAT317C Operate effectively within a pathology testing environment........................ 41 HLTPAT419C Perform Pathology Tests ................................................................................. 50 MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability60 MSL904001 Perform standard calibrations ............................................................................ 69 Assessment Requirements for MSL904001 Perform standard calibrations ......................... 75 MSL905001 Perform non-standard calibrations .................................................................... 79 Assessment Requirements for MSL905001 Perform non-standard calibrations ................. 86 MSL905002 Create or modify calibration procedures ........................................................... 90 Assessment Requirements for MSL905002 Create or modify calibration procedures ........ 97 MSL905003 Create or modify automated calibration procedures ...................................... 101 Assessment Requirements for MSL905003 Create or modify automated calibration
procedures ......................................................................................................................... 108 MSL912001 Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction) .............................. 112 Assessment Requirements for MSL912001 Work within a laboratory or field workplace
(induction) ......................................................................................................................... 118 MSL913001 Communicate with other people ....................................................................... 120 Assessment Requirements for MSL913001 Communicate with other people .................... 124 MSL913002 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work ........................................................... 126 Assessment Requirements for MSL913002 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work ....... 132 MSL914001 Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations .................................... 135 Assessment Requirements for MSL914001 Prepare practical science classes and
demonstrations .................................................................................................................. 142 MSL915001 Provide information to customers ..................................................................... 145 Assessment Requirements for MSL915001 Provide information to customers ................. 151 MSL915002 Schedule laboratory work for a small team ..................................................... 154 Assessment Requirements for MSL915002 Schedule laboratory work for a small team .. 158 MSL916001 Develop and maintain laboratory documentation ........................................... 161 Assessment Requirements for MSL916001 Develop and maintain laboratory
documentation ................................................................................................................... 165 MSL916002 Manage and develop teams ................................................................................ 167 Assessment Requirements for MSL916002 Manage and develop teams ............................ 172 MSL916003 Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area .......................... 175 Assessment Requirements for MSL916003 Supervise laboratory operations in work or
functional area .................................................................................................................. 181 MSL916004 Maintain registration and statutory or legal compliance in work or functional
area ..................................................................................................................................... 184 Assessment Requirements for MSL916004 Maintain registration and statutory or legal
compliance in work or functional area ........................................................................... 189 MSL916005 Manage complex projects .................................................................................. 192 Assessment Requirements for MSL916005 Manage complex projects ............................... 197 MSL922001 Record and present data .................................................................................... 200 Assessment Requirements for MSL922001 Record and present data ................................. 204 MSL924001 Process and interpret data ................................................................................. 209
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Assessment Requirements for MSL924001 Process and interpret data ............................. 214 MSL924002 Use laboratory application software ................................................................. 219 Assessment Requirements for MSL924002 Use laboratory application software.............. 223 MSL925001 Analyse data and report results ........................................................................ 226 Assessment Requirements for MSL925001 Analyse data and report results ..................... 231 MSL925002 Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties ......................................... 236 Assessment Requirements for MSL925002 Analyse measurements and estimate
uncertainties ...................................................................................................................... 241 MSL933001 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose ................................ 245 Assessment Requirements for MSL933001 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for
purpose............................................................................................................................... 253 MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives ....................................... 256 Assessment Requirements for MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality
objectives ........................................................................................................................... 260 MSL933003 Apply critical control point requirements ........................................................ 263 Assessment Requirements for MSL933003 Apply critical control point requirements .... 267 MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance .. 270 Assessment Requirements for MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and
assist with its maintenance ............................................................................................... 274 MSL934001 Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP plans .............................. 277 Assessment Requirements for MSL934001 Contribute to the ongoing development of
HACCP plans .................................................................................................................... 281 MSL934002 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes ...................... 284 Assessment Requirements for MSL934002 Apply quality system and continuous
improvement processes..................................................................................................... 290 MSL934003 Maintain and control stocks .............................................................................. 293 Assessment Requirements for MSL934003 Maintain and control stocks ........................... 299 MSL935001 Monitor the quality of test results and data ..................................................... 302 Assessment Requirements for MSL935001 Monitor the quality of test results and data .. 309 MSL935002 Assist in the maintenance of reference materials ............................................ 312 Assessment Requirements for MSL935002 Assist in the maintenance of reference
materials ............................................................................................................................ 318 MSL935003 Authorise the issue of test results ...................................................................... 321 Assessment Requirements for MSL935003 Authorise the issue of test results ................... 328 MSL935004 Maintain instruments and equipment .............................................................. 332 Assessment Requirements for MSL935004 Maintain instruments and equipment ........... 339 MSL936001 Maintain quality system and continuous improvement processes within work
or functional area .............................................................................................................. 342 Assessment Requirements for MSL936001 Maintain quality system and continuous
improvement processes within work or functional area ............................................... 347 MSL936002 Conduct an internal audit of the quality system .............................................. 350 Assessment Requirements for MSL936002 Conduct an internal audit of the quality system356 MSL943001 Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation ............................ 360 Assessment Requirements for MSL943001 Work safely with instruments that emit
ionising radiation .............................................................................................................. 365 MSL943002 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety ......................................... 369 Assessment Requirements for MSL943002 Participate in laboratory or field workplace
safety .................................................................................................................................. 373 MSL944001 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety ................................................ 377 Assessment Requirements for MSL944001 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety382 MSL946001 Implement and monitor WHS and environmental management systems ..... 386 Assessment Requirements for MSL946001 Implement and monitor WHS and
environmental management systems .............................................................................. 394
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MSL952001 Collect routine site samples ............................................................................... 398 Assessment Requirements for MSL952001 Collect routine site samples ............................ 404 MSL952002 Handle and transport samples or equipment ................................................... 406 Assessment Requirements for MSL952002 Handle and transport samples or equipment411 MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing .......................................................... 415 Assessment Requirements for MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing ....... 420 MSL953002 Operate a robotic sample preparation system ................................................. 423 Assessment Requirements for MSL953002 Operate a robotic sample preparation system429 MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan ................ 432 Assessment Requirements for MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance
with sampling plan ............................................................................................................ 438 MSL954002 Prepare mineral samples for analysis ............................................................... 442 Assessment Requirements for MSL954002 Prepare mineral samples for analysis ........... 448 MSL955001 Supervise a robotic sample preparation system .............................................. 452 Assessment Requirements for MSL955001 Supervise a robotic sample preparation system459 MSL963001 Operate basic handblowing equipment ............................................................ 463 Assessment Requirements for MSL963001 Operate basic handblowing equipment ......... 468 MSL963002 Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment ....................... 472 Assessment Requirements for MSL963002 Repair glass apparatus using simple
glassblowing equipment ................................................................................................... 477 MSL965001 Design and manufacture glass apparatus and glass systems .......................... 480 Assessment Requirements for MSL965001 Design and manufacture glass apparatus and
glass systems ...................................................................................................................... 485 MSL965002 Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing operations .............................. 488 Assessment Requirements for MSL965002 Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing
operations .......................................................................................................................... 493 MSL965003 Construct, modify and maintain high vacuum systems .................................. 497 Assessment Requirements for MSL965003 Construct, modify and maintain high vacuum
systems ............................................................................................................................... 503 MSL972001 Conduct routine site measurements .................................................................. 506 Assessment Requirements for MSL972001 Conduct routine site measurements .............. 512 MSL973001 Perform basic tests ............................................................................................. 516 Assessment Requirements for MSL973001 Perform basic tests .......................................... 522 MSL973002 Prepare working solutions ................................................................................. 524 Assessment Requirements for MSL973002 Prepare working solutions .............................. 528 MSL973003 Prepare culture media ........................................................................................ 532 Assessment Requirements for MSL973003 Prepare culture media .................................... 538 MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques ................................................................................ 542 Assessment Requirements for MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques ............................ 548 MSL973005 Assist with fieldwork .......................................................................................... 552 Assessment Requirements for MSL973005 Assist with fieldwork ....................................... 557 MSL973006 Prepare trial batches for evaluation ................................................................. 561 Assessment Requirements for MSL973006 Prepare trial batches for evaluation .............. 566 MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination .................................................................... 570 Assessment Requirements for MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination ................. 577 MSL973008 Perform histological procedures ....................................................................... 581 Assessment Requirements for MSL973008 Perform histological procedures .................... 586 MSL973009 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials .................. 590 Assessment Requirements for MSL973009 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for
construction materials ...................................................................................................... 597 MSL973010 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials ........ 600 Assessment Requirements for MSL973010 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for
construction materials ...................................................................................................... 607
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MSL973011 Perform fire pouring techniques ....................................................................... 610 Assessment Requirements for MSL973011 Perform fire pouring techniques ................... 617 MSL973012 Perform site investigation activities .................................................................. 621 Assessment Requirements for MSL973012 Perform site investigation activities ............... 627 MSL974001 Prepare, standardise and use solutions............................................................. 630 Assessment Requirements for MSL974001 Prepare, standardise and use solutions ......... 635 MSL974002 Conduct geotechnical site investigations .......................................................... 639 Assessment Requirements for MSL974002 Conduct geotechnical site investigations ....... 646 MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures............................................................ 649 Assessment Requirements for MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures ........ 656 MSL974004 Perform food tests ............................................................................................... 660 Assessment Requirements for MSL974004 Perform food tests ........................................... 668 MSL974005 Perform physical tests ........................................................................................ 672 Assessment Requirements for MSL974005 Perform physical tests ..................................... 678 MSL974006 Perform biological procedures .......................................................................... 682 Assessment Requirements for MSL974006 Perform biological procedures ....................... 689 MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring .......................................... 693 Assessment Requirements for MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based
monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 700 MSL974008 Capture and manage scientific images ............................................................. 704 Assessment Requirements for MSL974008 Capture and manage scientific images .......... 710 MSL974009 Undertake field-based, remote-sensing monitoring......................................... 713 Assessment Requirements for MSL974009 Undertake field-based, remote-sensing
monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 720 MSL974010 Perform mechanical tests ................................................................................... 724 Assessment Requirements for MSL974010 Perform mechanical tests ............................... 729 MSL974011 Prepare tissue and cell cultures ......................................................................... 733 Assessment Requirements for MSL974011 Prepare tissue and cell cultures ..................... 740 MSL974012 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials ............ 744 Assessment Requirements for MSL974012 Perform tests to determine the properties of
construction materials ...................................................................................................... 751 MSL974013 Monitor performance of structures .................................................................. 754 Assessment Requirements for MSL974013 Monitor performance of structures ............... 761 MSL974014 Classify soils ........................................................................................................ 765 Assessment Requirements for MSL974014 Classify soils ..................................................... 770 MSL974015 Operate an automated mineral analysis system .............................................. 774 Assessment Requirements for MSL974015 Operate an automated mineral analysis system780 MSL975001 Perform microbiological tests ............................................................................ 783 Assessment Requirements for MSL975001 Perform microbiological tests ........................ 789 MSL975002 Perform haematological tests ............................................................................ 793 Assessment Requirements for MSL975002 Perform haematological tests ......................... 798 MSL975003 Perform histological tests ................................................................................... 802 Assessment Requirements for MSL975003 Perform histological tests ............................... 809 MSL975004 Perform chemical pathology tests ..................................................................... 815 Assessment Requirements for MSL975004 Perform chemical pathology tests .................. 820 MSL975005 Conduct sensory analysis ................................................................................... 824 Assessment Requirements for MSL975005 Conduct sensory analysis................................ 829 MSL975006 Perform immunohaematological tests .............................................................. 832 Assessment Requirements for MSL975006 Perform immunohaematological tests ........... 838 MSL975007 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites ................. 841 Assessment Requirements for MSL975007 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at
construction sites ............................................................................................................... 848 MSL975008 Apply electrophoretic techniques ...................................................................... 852
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Assessment Requirements for MSL975008 Apply electrophoretic techniques .................. 859 MSL975009 Apply routine chromatographic techniques ..................................................... 863 Assessment Requirements for MSL975009 Apply routine chromatographic techniques . 870 MSL975010 Perform fire assay techniques ........................................................................... 874 Assessment Requirements for MSL975010 Perform fire assay techniques ........................ 881 MSL975011 Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys ........................... 885 Assessment Requirements for MSL975011 Design and supervise complex environmental
field surveys ....................................................................................................................... 892 MSL975012 Provide input to production trials ..................................................................... 896 Assessment Requirements for MSL975012 Provide input to production trials ................. 902 MSL975013 Perform tissue and cell culture techniques ....................................................... 906 Assessment Requirements for MSL975013 Perform tissue and cell culture techniques ... 913 MSL975014 Perform molecular biology tests and procedures ............................................ 917 Assessment Requirements for MSL975014 Perform molecular biology tests and
procedures ......................................................................................................................... 925 MSL975015 Prepare animal and plant material for display ................................................ 929 Assessment Requirements for MSL975015 Prepare animal and plant material for display937 MSL975016 Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials ........ 939 Assessment Requirements for MSL975016 Perform complex tests to measure engineering
properties of materials...................................................................................................... 946 MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques ............................................. 950 Assessment Requirements for MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological
techniques .......................................................................................................................... 956 MSL975018 Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials ............ 959 Assessment Requirements for MSL975018 Perform complex tests to measure chemical
properties of materials...................................................................................................... 967 MSL975019 Apply complex instrumental techniques .......................................................... 971 Assessment Requirements for MSL975019 Apply complex instrumental techniques ....... 979 MSL975020 Apply routine spectrometric techniques ........................................................... 983 Assessment Requirements for MSL975020 Apply routine spectrometric techniques ....... 990 MSL975021 Apply routine electrometric techniques ........................................................... 993 Assessment Requirements for MSL975021 Apply routine electrometric techniques ...... 1000 MSL975022 Perform food analyses ...................................................................................... 1003 Assessment Requirements for MSL975022 Perform food analyses .................................. 1012 MSL975023 Supervise geotechnical site investigations ...................................................... 1015 Assessment Requirements for MSL975023 Supervise geotechnical site investigations ... 1021 MSL975024 Locate, record and collect forensic samples ................................................... 1025 Assessment Requirements for MSL975024 Locate, record and collect forensic samples1032 MSL975025 Perform complex laboratory testing of forensic samples .............................. 1034 Assessment Requirements for MSL975025 Perform complex laboratory testing of forensic
samples ............................................................................................................................. 1041 MSL975026 Perform physical examination of forensic samples ....................................... 1045 Assessment Requirements for MSL975026 Perform physical examination of forensic
samples ............................................................................................................................. 1053 MSL975027 Classify building sites ....................................................................................... 1057 Assessment Requirements for MSL975027 Classify building sites.................................... 1062 MSL976002 Prepare plans and quality assurance procedures for environmental field
activities ........................................................................................................................... 1066 Assessment Requirements for MSL976002 Prepare plans and quality assurance
procedures for environmental field activities ............................................................... 1072 MSL976003 Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures ............... 1076 Assessment Requirements for MSL976003 Evaluate and select appropriate test methods
and/or procedures ........................................................................................................... 1082
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MSL977001 Contribute to the development of products and applications ...................... 1085 Assessment Requirements for MSL977001 Contribute to the development of products and
applications ...................................................................................................................... 1091 MSL977002 Troubleshoot equipment and/or production processes ................................. 1094 Assessment Requirements for MSL977002 Troubleshoot equipment and/or production
processes .......................................................................................................................... 1099 MSL977003 Contribute to validation of test methods ........................................................ 1102 Assessment Requirements for MSL977003 Contribute to validation of test methods ..... 1108 MSL977004 Develop or adapt analyses and procedures .................................................... 1111 Assessment Requirements for MSL977004 Develop or adapt analyses and procedures . 1116 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices ...................... 1120 Assessment Requirements for MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable
work practices ................................................................................................................. 1125 MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices ..... 1127 Assessment Requirements for MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally
sustainable work practices ............................................................................................. 1131 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction..................................................................... 1133 MSL Laboratory Operations ................................................................................................ 1143
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MSL20116 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL20109 Certificate II in Sampling and
Measurement
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of sampling
and measurement activities as part of laboratory, production or field operations in the
construction, manufacturing, resources and environmental industry sectors.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include samplers and testers, production
personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers, sample couriers and
many others.
Samplers and testers conduct limited sampling and testing as part of their duties in their
particular industry. They apply a restricted range of skills and operational knowledge to
perform these tasks and do not generally work inside a laboratory. They:
follow set procedures to sample raw materials and products
may package, label, store and transport samples
use simple equipment (hydrometers, thermometers and pH meters) to make measurements
and perform basic tests that take a short time and involve a narrow range of variables and
easily recognised control limits
may make visual inspection of products and packaging.
In some industry sectors (for example, mineral assay) this work forms a whole job role.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of
publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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To be awarded the MSL20116 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement competency must
be achieved in a total of eight (8) units of competency, consisting of:
four (4) core units of competency
four (4) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements and must be
included in the total number of units chosen. Please refer to individual units for details.
Core units of competency
Select all four (4) of the following units of competency.
Unit code Unit title
MSL912001 Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction)
MSL922001 Record and present data
MSL943002 Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select four (4) elective units from Groups A and B, as specified below:
a minimum of two (2) units must be chosen from Group A
the remainder may be chosen from Groups A and B to bring the total number of
electives to four (4).
Note that two (2) of the elective units may be chosen from this Training Package, other
endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at
Certificate II.
Group A Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
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MSL952002 Handle and transport samples or equipment
MSL972001 Conduct routine site measurements
Group B Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL913001 Communicate with other people
MSL913002 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL933001 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for
purpose
MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality
objectives
MSL933003 Apply critical control point requirements
MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and
assist with its maintenance
MSL943001 Work safely with instruments that emit
ionising radiation
MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL953002 Operate a robotic sample preparation system
MSL963001 Operate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002 Repair glass apparatus using simple
glassblowing equipment
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MSL973001 Perform basic tests
MSL973002 Prepare working solutions
MSL973003 Prepare culture media
MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973005 Assist with fieldwork
MSL973006 Prepare trial batches for evaluation
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MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination
MSL973008 Perform histological procedures
MSL973009 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for
construction materials
MSL973010 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for
construction materials
MSL973011 Perform fire pouring techniques
MSL973012 Perform site investigation activities
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL20109 Certificate II in Sampling and
Measurement
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MSL30116 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30109 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of
laboratory operations across all industry sectors and is the entry level required for laboratory
personnel across all industry sectors.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include laboratory technicians,
instrument operators and similar personnel.
Laboratory technicians perform straightforward laboratory work. 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 plants. They may also perform a range of laboratory maintenance and office tasks.
The majority of their work involves a predictable flow of parallel or similar tasks within one
scientific discipline. Laboratory technicians:
perform straightforward technical tasks to prepare and test samples using relevant procedures,
Australian Standards and readily available advice. These tasks generally require close
attention to detail and to the accuracy and precision of measurements. They may require the
use of manual or semi-automated techniques
operate test equipment and instruments and make limited adjustments to their controls
process and record data and recognise trends and out of control conditions
solve predictable problems using clear information or known solutions. Where alternatives
exist, they are limited and apparent
work under close and regular supervision, although they may have autonomy for specific
tasks and responsibility for their own outputs
take decisions within defined limits of responsibility
work as part of a team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of
publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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To be awarded the MSL30116 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, competency must be
achieved in a total of thirteen (13) units of competency, consisting of:
six (6) core units
seven (7) elective units from Groups A and B, chosen as specified below.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements and must be
included in the total number of units chosen. Please refer to individual units for details.
Core units of competency
Select all six (6) of the following units of competency.
Unit code Unit title
MSL913001 Communicate with other people
MSL913002 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL922001 Record and present data
MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL943002 Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select seven (7) elective units from Groups A and B, as specified below:
a minimum of four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
the remainder may be chosen from Groups A and B, to bring the total number of
electives to seven (7).
Note that two (2) of the electives units may be chosen from this Training Package, other
endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at
Certificate III.
Group A Elective units
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Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL933001 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for
purpose
MSL933003 Apply critical control point requirements
MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist
with its maintenance
MSL943001 Work safely with instruments that emit ionising
radiation
MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL953002 Operate a robotic sample preparation system
MSL963001 Operate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002 Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing
equipment
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MSL973001 Perform basic tests
MSL973002 Prepare working solutions
MSL973003 Prepare culture media
MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973005 Assist with fieldwork
MSL973006 Prepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination
MSL973008 Perform histological procedures
MSL973009 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for
construction materials
MSL973010 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for
construction materials
MSL973011 Perform fire pouring techniques
MSL973012 Perform site investigation activities
HLTPAT317C Operate effectively within a pathology testing
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environment
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
Group B Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL912001 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
(induction)
MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
MSL952002 Handle and transport samples or equipment
MSL972001 Conduct routine site measurements
MSL904001 Perform standard calibrations
MSL914001 Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
MSL924001 Process and interpret data
MSL924002 Use laboratory application software
MSL934001 Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP
plans
MSL934002 Apply quality system and continuous improvement
processes
MSL934003 Maintain and control stocks
MSL944001 Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety
MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance with
sampling plan
MSL954002 Prepare mineral samples for analysis
MSL974001 Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974002 Conduct geotechnical site investigations
MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974004 Perform food tests
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MSL974005 Perform physical tests
MSL974006 Perform biological procedures
MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
MSL974008 Capture and manage scientific images
MSL974009 Undertake field-based, remote-sensing monitoring
MSL974010 Perform mechanical tests
MSL974011 Prepare tissue and cell cultures *
MSL974012 Perform tests to determine the properties of
construction materials
*
MSL974013 Monitor performance of structures *
MSL974014 Classify soils *
MSL974015 Operated an automated mineral analysis system
HLTPAT419C Perform Pathology Tests
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable
work practices
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30109 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Links
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MSL40116 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL40109 Certificate IV in Laboratory
Techniques
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of laboratory
techniques to conduct tests and sampling in a variety of industry sectors.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include technical assistants, technicians,
instrument operators and similar personnel.
Technical assistants undertake a wide range of sampling and testing that requires the
application of a broad range of technical skills and some scientific knowledge. Although
technical assistants 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. They may also
train them to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably.
The work of technical assistants involves similar tasks within one scientific discipline with
occasional peak periods and some interruptions. They:
work according to established procedures in a structured environment
collect and prepare samples
conduct a wide range of basic tests and a limited range of specialised tests and
measurements using manual, semi-automated and fully automated techniques
define and solve problems of limited complexity where the information available is less
obvious, but not contradictory, and can be determined by direct reasoning
work under the direction and regular supervision of senior technical staff, laboratory or
quality managers, or scientific/medical personnel. The work of technical assistants is
normally subject to frequent progress and quality checks
generally work in a team and may have responsibility for their own work outputs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of
publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSL40116 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques competency must be
achieved in a total of seventeen (17) units of competency, consisting of:
six (6) core units of competency
eleven (11) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements and must be
considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
Core units of competency
Select all six (6) of the following units of competency.
Unit code Unit title
MSL913001 Communicate with other people
MSL913002 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL924001 Process and interpret data
MSL934002 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL943002 Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select eleven (11) elective units from Groups A, B and C as specified below:
a minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A
the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C, with a maximum of four (4)
from Group B and a maximum of three (3) from Group C, to bring the total number of
electives to eleven (11).
Note that three (3) of the elective units may be chosen from this Training Package, other
endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at
Certificate IV.
Group A Elective units
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Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL904001 Perform standard calibrations
MSL914001 Prepare practical science classes and
demonstrations
MSL924002 Use laboratory application software
MSL934001 Contribute to the ongoing development of
HACCP plans
MSL934003 Maintain and control stocks
MSL944001 Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety
MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance
with sampling plan
MSL954002 Prepare mineral samples for analysis
MSL974001 Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974002 Conduct geotechnical site investigations
MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974004 Perform food tests
MSL974005 Perform physical tests
MSL974006 Perform biological procedures
MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based
monitoring
MSL974008 Capture and manage scientific images
MSL974009 Undertake field-based, remote-sensing
monitoring
MSL974010 Perform mechanical tests
MSL974011 Prepare tissue and cell cultures *
MSL974012 Perform tests to determine the properties of
construction materials
*
MSL974013 Monitor performance of structures *
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MSL974014 Classify soils *
MSL974015 Operate an automated mineral analysis system
HLTPAT419C Perform pathology tests
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally
sustainable work practices
Group B Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL933001 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for
purpose
MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality
objectives
MSL933003 Apply critical control point requirements
MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and
assist with its maintenance
MSL943001 Work safely with instruments that emit
ionising radiation
MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL953002 Operate a robotic sample preparation system
MSL963001 Operate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002 Repair glass apparatus using simple
glassblowing equipment
*
MSL973001 Perform basic tests
MSL973002 Prepare working solutions
MSL973003 Prepare culture media
MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973005 Assist with fieldwork
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MSL973006 Prepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination
MSL973008 Perform histological procedures
MSL973009 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for
construction materials
MSL973010 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for
construction materials
MSL973011 Perform fire pouring techniques
MSL973012 Perform site investigation activities
HLTPAT317C Operate effectively within a pathology testing
environment
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
Group C Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL905001 Perform non-standard calibrations *
MSL905002 Create or modify calibration procedures *
MSL905003 Create or modify automated calibration
procedures
*
MSL915001 Provide information to customers
MSL915002 Schedule laboratory work for a small team
MSL925001 Analyse data and report results *
MSL925002 Analyse measurements and estimate
uncertainties
*
MSL935001 Monitor the quality of test results and data *
MSL935002 Assist in the maintenance of reference
materials
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MSL935003 Authorise the issue of test results *
MSL935004 Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL955001 Supervise a robotic sample preparation system *
MSL965001 Design and manufacture glass apparatus and
glass systems
*
MSL965002 Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing
operations
*
MSL965003 Construct, modify and maintain high vacuum
systems
*
MSL975001 Perform microbiological tests *
MSL975002 Perform haematological tests *
MSL975003 Perform histological tests *
MSL975004 Perform chemical pathology tests *
MSL975005 Conduct sensory analysis
MSL975006 Perform immunohaematological tests *
MSL975007 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at
construction sites
*
MSL975008 Apply electrophoretic techniques *
MSL975009 Apply routine chromatographic techniques *
MSL975010 Perform fire assay techniques *
MSL975011 Design and supervise complex environmental
field surveys
*
MSL975012 Provide input to production trials *
MSL975013 Perform tissue and cell culture techniques *
MSL975014 Perform molecular biology tests and
procedures
*
MSL975015 Prepare animal and plant material for display
MSL975016 Perform complex tests to measure engineering *
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properties of materials
MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological
techniques
*
MSL975018 Perform complex tests to measure chemical
properties of materials
*
MSL975019 Apply complex instrumental techniques *
MSL975020 Apply routine spectrometric techniques *
MSL975021 Apply routine electrometric techniques *
MSL975022 Perform food analyses *
MSL975023 Supervise geotechnical site investigations *
MSL975024 Locate record and collect forensic samples
MSL975025 Perform complex laboratory testing of forensic
samples
MSL975026 Perform physical examination of forensic
samples
MSL975027 Classify building sites *
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL40109 Certificate IV in Laboratory
Techniques
Links
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MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL50109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of laboratory
technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests and sampling in most industry sectors.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include technical officers, laboratory
technicians, analysts and similar personnel.
Technical officers conduct a wide range of sampling and testing that requires the application
of broad scientific-technical knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas.
Although technical officers generally work in a laboratory, they often work closely with
personnel in other teams within a section of the workplace.
They may liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot product non-conformance at the direction of
laboratory supervisors or managers. They gather information on non-conformance and events
that may lead to the modification of workplace procedures. They may also demonstrate
methods to others and train them to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably.
The work of technical officers involves frequent peak periods and interruptions. They:
work according to established procedures in a structured environment
collect and prepare samples and communicate sample requirements to other personnel
conduct a wide range of routine and specialised tests where atypical samples may be
involved and the instrumentation used has a wide range of operating variables
contribute to the modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise
methods when necessary
define and solve problems where alternatives are not obvious and where investigations
and trials may be required and the implications of various solutions considered
work under the direction and supervision of senior technical staff, laboratory or quality
managers, or scientific/medical professionals
generally work as part of a team and may have a role in the planning of schedules and
monitoring of resources in their work area.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of
publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory Technology competency must be
achieved in a total of twenty-one (21) units of competency, consisting of:
nine (9) core units of competency
twelve (12) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements and must be
considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
Core units of competency
Select all nine (9) of the following units of competency.
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL913001 Communicate with other people
MSL913002 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL915001 Provide information to customers
MSL924001 Process and interpret data
MSL924002 Use laboratory application software
MSL925001 Analyse data and report results *
MSL934002 Apply quality system and continuous improvement
processes
MSL944001 Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable
work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select twelve (12) elective units from Groups A, B, C and D as specified below:
a minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A
the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B, C and D, with a maximum of three (3)
units from Group B, a maximum of five (5) units from Group C and a maximum of two (2)
units from Group D, to bring the total electives to twelve (12).
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Note that four (4) of the elective units may be chosen from this Training Package, other
endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at
Diploma.
Group A Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL905001 Perform non-standard calibrations *
MSL905002 Create or modify calibration procedures *
MSL905003 Create or modify automated calibration
procedures
*
MSL915002 Schedule laboratory work for a small team
MSL925002 Analyse measurements and estimate
uncertainties
*
MSL935001 Monitor the quality of test results and data *
MSL935002 Assist in the maintenance of reference
materials
MSL935003 Authorise the issue of test results *
MSL935004 Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL955001 Supervise a robotic sample preparation system *
MSL965001 Design and manufacture glass apparatus and
glass systems
*
MSL965002 Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing
operations
*
MSL965003 Construct, modify and maintain high vacuum
systems
*
MSL975001 Perform microbiological tests *
MSL975002 Perform haematological tests *
MSL975003 Perform histological tests *
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MSL975004 Perform chemical pathology tests *
MSL975005 Conduct sensory analysis
MSL975006 Perform immunohaematological tests *
MSL975007 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at
construction sites
*
MSL975008 Apply electrophoretic techniques *
MSL975009 Apply routine chromatographic techniques *
MSL975010 Perform fire assay techniques *
MSL975011 Design and supervise complex environmental
field surveys
*
MSL975012 Provide input to production trials *
MSL975013 Perform tissue and cell culture techniques *
MSL975014 Perform molecular biology tests and
procedures
*
MSL975015 Prepare animal and plant material for display
MSL975016 Perform complex tests to measure engineering
properties of materials
*
MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological
techniques
*
MSL975018 Perform complex tests to measure chemical
properties of materials
*
MSL975019 Apply complex instrumental techniques *
MSL975020 Apply routine spectrometric techniques *
MSL975021 Apply routine electrometric techniques *
MSL975022 Perform food analyses *
MSL975023 Supervise geotechnical site investigations *
MSL975024 Locate record and collect forensic samples
MSL975025 Perform complex laboratory testing of forensic
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samples
MSL975026 Perform physical examination of forensic
samples
MSL975027 Classify building sites *
Group B Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL933001 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for
purpose
MSL933003 Apply critical control point requirements
MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and
assist with its maintenance
MSL943001 Work safely with instruments that emit
ionising radiation
MSL943002 Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSL953001 Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL953002 Operate a robotic sample preparation system
MSL963001 Operate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002 Repair glass apparatus using simple
glassblowing equipment
*
MSL973001 Perform basic tests
MSL973002 Prepare working solutions
MSL973003 Prepare culture media
MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973005 Assist with fieldwork
MSL973006 Prepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination
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MSL973008 Perform histological procedures
MSL973009 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for
construction materials
MSL973010 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for
construction materials
MSL973011 Perform fire pouring techniques
MSL973012 Perform site investigation activities
HLTPAT317C Operate effectively within a pathology testing
environment
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
Group C Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL904001 Perform standard calibrations
MSL914001 Prepare practical science classes and
demonstrations
MSL934001 Contribute to the ongoing development of
HACCP plans
MSL934003 Maintain and control stocks
MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance
with sampling plan
MSL954002 Prepare mineral samples for analysis
MSL974001 Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974002 Conduct geotechnical site investigations
MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974004 Perform food tests
MSL974005 Perform physical tests
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MSL974006 Perform biological procedures
MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based
monitoring
MSL974008 Capture and manage scientific images
MSL974009 Undertake field-based, remote-sensing
monitoring
MSL974010 Perform mechanical tests
MSL974011 Prepare tissue and cell cultures *
MSL974012 Perform tests to determine the properties of
construction materials
*
MSL974013 Monitor performance of structures *
MSL974014 Classify soils *
MSL974015 Operate an automated mineral analysis system
HLTPAT419C Perform pathology tests
Group D Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL916001 Develop and maintain laboratory
documentation
MSL916002 Manage and develop teams
MSL916003 Supervise laboratory operations in
work/functional area
MSL916004 Maintain registration and statutory or legal
compliance in work/functional area
MSL916005 Manage complex projects
MSL936001 Maintain quality system and continuous
improvement processes within work/functional
area
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MSL936002 Conduct an internal audit of the quality system
MSL946001 Implement and monitor OHS and
environmental management systems
MSL976002 Prepare plans and quality assurance procedures
for environmental field activities
*
MSL976003 Evaluate and select appropriate test methods
and/or procedures
MSL977001 Contribute to the development of products and
applications
*
MSL977002 Troubleshoot equipment and/or production
processes
MSL977003 Contribute to the validation of test methods *
MSL977004 Develop or adapt analyses and procedures *
MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for
sustainability
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL50109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Links
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MSL60116 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL60109 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory
Operations
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Qualification Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to supervise laboratory operations
within a work area or project team.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include laboratory supervisors, senior
technical officers and similar personnel.
Senior technicians or laboratory supervisors are generally responsible for the planning,
allocation of tasks, coordination, quality assurance, recording and reporting of laboratory
outputs within their section. This requires significant judgement about work sequences, and
choice of appropriate technology and procedures to ensure that products and services meet
customer expectations and are provided safely and efficiently in keeping with the enterprise
business plan. Under broad direction from scientists/medical staff/engineers, the senior
technician/supervisor accepts responsibility for the day-to-day operation of his/her
work/functional area.
They are often responsible for the effective implementation of operational policies and the
technical training of personnel in their work area. They also contribute significantly to the
development of these policies through the application of specialised technical knowledge.
The work of laboratory supervisors involves frequent peak periods, multiple and competing
demands and frequent interruptions. Immediate decisions are often required. They must be
adaptable to deal with the demands brought about by any of a number of causes. For example:
a range of demanding clients, suppliers or contractors
changes in technology
regularly changing priorities.
In the course of their normal work, they:
plan, allocate and monitor resources for their work area and are responsible for their work
group’s outputs
apply in-depth technical knowledge and skills to deliver the variety of products and
services associated with the work area
explain complex instructions and procedures to others
define and solve complex problems by investigating, developing and testing alternatives
in response to vague or ill-defined information that is not readily accessible and requires
selective analysis
make significant contributions to the development of technical and operational policy and
procedures within a function or work area
liaise with outside organisations, customers, suppliers and contractors on technical matters
provide technical information to internal and external customers
often provide workplace training and assessment
implement, maintain and promote work health and safety (WHS), quality and other
compliance requirements and conduct audits
work under the general direction of laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical
personnel.
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They may also undertake a range of complex technical tasks. For example:
conduct a wide range of complex and specialised tests
exercise considerable analytical skills and judgement to determine appropriate methods
and procedures from a range of alternatives
modify methods to cope with non-routine tests and analyses where unusual samples could
be involved and/or where the instrumental controls require optimisation
develop or adapt methods and procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of
publication.
Entry Requirements
Entrants must have been awarded a Diploma of Laboratory Technology or be able to
demonstrate equivalent competency, and have had an appropriate period of relevant
employment at an occupational level commensurate with the Diploma of Laboratory
Technology.
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Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSL60116 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations competency must
be achieved in a total of thirteen (13) units of competency, consisting of:
seven (7) core units of competency
six (6) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements and must be
considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
Core units of competency
Select all seven (7) of the following units of competency.
Unit code Unit title
MSL916001 Develop and maintain laboratory documentation
MSL916002 Manage and develop teams
MSL916003 Supervise laboratory operations in work/functional area
MSL916004 Maintain registration and statutory or legal compliance in work/functional
area
MSL936001 Maintain quality system and continuous improvement processes within
work/functional area
MSL946001 Implement and monitor WHS and environmental management systems
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select six (6) elective units of competency from Groups A and B, as specified below:
a minimum of three (3) units must be chosen from Group A
the remainder may be chosen from Groups A and B, to bring the total number of electives
to six (6).
Note that three (3) of the elective may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed
Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at
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Advanced Diploma level.
Group A Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL916005 Manage complex projects
MSL936002 Conduct an internal audit of the quality system
MSL976002 Prepare plans and quality assurance procedures for
environmental field activities
*
MSL976003 Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or
procedures
MSL977001 Contribute to the development of products and applications *
MSL977002 Troubleshoot equipment and/or production processes
MSL977003 Contribute to the validation of test methods *
MSL977004 Develop or adapt analyses and procedures *
MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
Group B Elective units
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
MSL904001 Perform standard calibrations
MSL905001 Perform non-standard calibrations *
MSL905002 Create or modify calibration procedures *
MSL905003 Create or modify automated calibration procedures *
MSL915001 Provide information to customers
MSL915002 Schedule laboratory work for a small team
MSL924001 Process and interpret data
MSL925001 Analyse data and report results *
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MSL925002 Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties *
MSL935001 Monitor the quality of test results and data *
MSL935002 Assist in the maintenance of reference materials
MSL935003 Authorise the issue of test results *
MSL935004 Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL953002 Operate a robotic sample preparation system
MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling
plan
MSL954002 Prepare mineral samples for analysis
MSL955001 Supervise a robotic sample preparation system *
MSL963001 Operate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002 Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment *
MSL965001 Design and manufacture glass apparatus and glass systems *
MSL965002 Perform glass coating, grinding and finishing operations *
MSL965003 Construct, modify and maintain high vacuum systems *
MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination
MSL973009 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction
materials
MSL973010 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction
materials
MSL973010 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction
materials
MSL973011 Perform fire pouring techniques
MSL974002 Conduct geotechnical site investigations
MSL974003 Perform chemical tests or procedures
MSL974004 Perform food tests
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MSL974005 Perform physical tests
MSL974006 Perform biological procedures
MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
MSL974010 Perform mechanical tests
MSL974012 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction
materials
*
MSL974014 Classify soils *
MSL975001 Perform microbiological tests *
MSL975002 Perform haematological tests *
MSL975003 Perform histological tests *
MSL975004 Perform chemical pathology tests *
MSL975005 Conduct sensory analysis
MSL975006 Perform immunohaematological tests *
MSL975007 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction
sites
*
MSL975008 Apply electrophoretic techniques *
MSL975009 Apply routine chromatographic techniques *
MSL975010 Perform fire assay techniques *
MSL975011 Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys *
MSL975012 Provide input to production trials *
MSL975013 Perform tissue and cell culture techniques *
MSL975014 Perform molecular biology tests and procedures *
MSL975015 Prepare animal and plant material for display
MSL975016 Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of
materials
*
MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques *
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MSL975018 Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of
materials
*
MSL975019 Apply complex instrumental techniques *
MSL975020 Apply routine spectrometric techniques *
MSL975021 Apply routine electrometric techniques *
MSL975022 Perform food analyses *
MSL975023 Supervise geotechnical site investigations *
MSL975024 Locate record and collect forensic samples
MSL975025 Perform complex laboratory testing of forensic samples
MSL975026 Perform physical examination of forensic samples
MSL975027 Classify building sites *
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL60109 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory
Operations
Links
MSA Training Package Implementation Guides - http://mskills.org.au/training-packages/info/
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HLTPAT317C Operate effectively within a pathology testing
environment
Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 HLT07 Version 5 Comments
HLTPAT317B Operate
effectively within a
pathology testing
environment
HLTPAT317C - Operate
effectively within a
pathology testing
environment
Unit updated in V5.
ISC upgrade changes to remove
references to old OHS legislation and
replace with references to new WHS
legislation. No change to competency
outcome.
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor This unit of competency describes the skills and
knowledge required by workers in a pathology
laboratory who perform work that reflects an
understanding of the structure and profile of the
industry, the roles and relationships within and
across the industry and key issues facing the
industry
Application of the Unit
Application The application of knowledge and skills described in
this competency unit relates to functions necessary
for working within a Pathology laboratory
Work at this level may be undertaken independently
or under guidance and/or supervision
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
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Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential
outcomes of a unit of
competency.
The Performance Criteria specify the level of
performance required to demonstrate achievement of the
Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range
Statement.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Demonstrate an
understanding of the structure
and profile of the pathology
industry
1.1 Describe the organisation of the pathology
industry
1.2 Explain the relationships between the different
occupations and modes of practice within pathology.
1.3 Observe and describe the operation of a typical
laboratory.
1.4 Identify current legislation that impacts on
pathology laboratories
2. Develop a knowledge of
different sectors and roles
within a pathology laboratory
2.1 Identify the roles and responsibilities of different
workers within a pathology laboratory
2.2 Identify the role and responsibilities of pathology
assistants including when and from whom to seek advice
2.3 Develop an understanding of the different sections
within a pathology laboratory
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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
3. Develop an understanding of
specimen processing 3.1 Adopt recommended safety precautions when
handling biologically hazardous specimens
3.2 Follow organisation guidelines in the handling of
urgent samples
3.3 Follow organisation guidelines in the handling of
non-replaceable samples
3.4 Ensure sample labelling complies with
organisation policies
3.5 Store and transport pathology samples in line with
organisation policies and procedures and legal and
regulatory guidelines
3.6 Perform specimens preparation or separation and
storage according to test requirements
4. Document cli