CQUniversity Australia

Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement - MSL20118

CQUniversity Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00219C

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 productsmay package, label, store and transport samplesuse 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 limitsmay 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.

Subjects

  • Record and present data
  • Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
  • Prepare culture media
  • Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  • Apply critical control point requirements
  • Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Receive and prepare samples for testing
  • Perform fire pouring techniques
  • Collect routine site samples
  • Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  • Conduct routine site measurements
  • Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
  • Perform basic tests
  • Perform histological procedures
  • Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
  • Prepare working solutions
  • Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
  • Prepare trial batches for evaluation
  • Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction)
  • Perform aseptic techniques
  • Communicate with other people
  • Assist with fieldwork
  • Perform microscopic examination
  • Handle and transport samples or equipment
  • Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
  • Operate a robotic sample preparation system
  • Perform site investigation activities

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