Certificate III in Laboratory Skills - MSL30122
Access Skills Training
Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS:
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a limited range of laboratory operations and is the entry-level qualification required for laboratory personnel across all industry sectors. Job roles include laboratory technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel.Laboratory technicians perform straightforward laboratory work involving a predictable flow of parallel or similar tasks, usually within one scientific discipline. They follow set procedures and recipes using well- developed technical skills and basic scientific knowledge. Technicians generally work inside a laboratory but may also perform technical tasks in the field or within production plants. They may also perform laboratory maintenance and office tasks.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 techniquesoperate test equipment and instruments and make limited adjustments to their controlsprocess and record data and recognise trends and out of control conditionssolve predictable problems using clear information or known solutions. Where alternatives exist, they are limited and apparentwork under close and regular supervision, although they may have autonomy for specific tasks and responsibility for their own outputstake decisions within defined limits of responsibilitywork as part of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Subjects
- Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
- Maintain instruments and equipment
- Prepare, standardise and use solutions
- Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device
- Prepare culture media
- Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
- Perform microscopic examination
- Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
- Operate an automated mineral analysis system
- Prepare mineral samples for analysis
- Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
- Apply critical control point requirements
- Receive and prepare samples for testing
- Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
- Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry
- Perform factory control tests
- Perform fire pouring techniques
- Prepare tissue or cell cultures
- Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
- Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
- Perform standard tests on cane samples
- Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
- Participate in a HACCP team
- Handle and transport samples or equipment
- Perform basic tests
- Perform biological procedures
- Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
- Prepare working solutions
- Perform standard calibrations
- Classify soils
- Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
- Work within a laboratory or field workplace
- Process and interpret data
- Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
- Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples
- Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
- Maintain and control stocks
- Prepare trial batches for evaluation
- Collect routine site samples
- Use laboratory application software
- Record and present data
- Perform physical and mechanical tests
- Perform food tests
- Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
- Apply communication skills
- Assist with fieldwork
- Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
- Perform chemical tests and procedures
- Conduct geotechnical site investigations
- Perform histological procedures
- Provide work skill instruction
- Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
- Take routine site measurements
- Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
- Operate a robotic sample preparation system
- Capture and manage scientific images
- Perform site investigation activities
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mansion, McLaren Street, Bendigo | Domestic: $245 | No |
Fee comments
Campuses: The Mansion, McLaren Street, Bendigo.
This fee covers registration and enrolment onto the course as part of an auspice arrangement.
