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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




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




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




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




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




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 Date this document was generated: 2 March 2016



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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.




Packaging Rules

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




MSL952002 Handle and transport samples or equipment

MSL972001 Conduct routine site measurements

Group B Elective units


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

*

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


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 Date this document was generated: 2 March 2016



MSL30116 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills


Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30109 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills


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.


publication.

Entry Requirements





Packaging Rules

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.


included in the total number of units chosen. Please refer to individual units for details.


Select all six (6) of the following units of competency.




MSL922001 Record and present data

MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives



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


Certificate III.







purpose


MSL933004 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist

with its maintenance

MSL943001 Work safely with instruments that emit ionising

radiation




MSL963002 Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing

equipment

*















HLTPAT317C Operate effectively within a pathology testing




environment

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction



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




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


*

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


Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL30109 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

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MSL40116 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques Date this document was generated: 2 March 2016



MSL40116 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques


Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL40109 Certificate IV in Laboratory

Techniques


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.


publication.

Entry Requirements





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.


considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.


Select all six (6) of the following units of competency.





MSL934002 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes



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


Certificate IV.







MSL914001 Prepare practical science classes and

demonstrations


MSL934001 Contribute to the ongoing development of

HACCP plans



MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance

with sampling plan








MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based

monitoring


MSL974009 Undertake field-based, remote-sensing

monitoring





*






MSL974015 Operate an automated mineral analysis system

HLTPAT419C Perform pathology tests

MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally

sustainable work practices




purpose

MSL933002 Contribute to the achievement of quality

objectives





ionising radiation






*



















environment


Group C Elective units


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




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 *




properties of materials

MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological

techniques

*

MSL975018 Perform complex tests to measure chemical


*

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 *


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MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory Technology Date this document was generated: 2 March 2016



MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory Technology


Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL50109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology


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.


publication.

Entry Requirements





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.




Select all nine (9) of the following units of competency.








MSL934002 Apply quality system and continuous improvement

processes


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).




Note that four (4) of the elective units may be chosen from this Training Package, other


Diploma.





MSL905003 Create or modify automated calibration

procedures

*


MSL925002 Analyse measurements and estimate

uncertainties

*


MSL935002 Assist in the maintenance of reference

materials




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

*










MSL975007 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at

construction sites

*




MSL975011 Design and supervise complex environmental

field surveys

*



MSL975014 Perform molecular biology tests and

procedures

*


MSL975016 Perform complex tests to measure engineering


*

MSL975017 Perform laboratory-based ecological

techniques

*

MSL975018 Perform complex tests to measure chemical


*







MSL975025 Perform complex laboratory testing of forensic




samples

MSL975026 Perform physical examination of forensic

samples





purpose





ionising radiation







*



















environment


Group C Elective units



MSL914001 Prepare practical science classes and

demonstrations

MSL934001 Contribute to the ongoing development of

HACCP plans


MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance

with sampling plan











MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based

monitoring


MSL974009 Undertake field-based, remote-sensing

monitoring





*



MSL974015 Operate an automated mineral analysis system

HLTPAT419C Perform pathology tests

Group D Elective units


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




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


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MSL60116 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations Date this document was generated: 2 March 2016



MSL60116 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations


Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSL60109 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory

Operations





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.




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.


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.




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.




Select all seven (7) of the following units of competency.


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




Advanced Diploma level.



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






MSL905003 Create or modify automated calibration procedures *








MSL925002 Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties *


MSL935002 Assist in the maintenance of reference materials




MSL954001 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling

plan




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 *



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



MSL974003 Perform chemical tests or procedures







MSL974007 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring


MSL974012 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction

materials

*








MSL975007 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction

sites

*




MSL975011 Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys *



MSL975014 Perform molecular biology tests and procedures *


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

*







MSL975025 Perform complex laboratory testing of forensic samples

MSL975026 Perform physical examination of forensic samples



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HLTPAT317C Operate effectively within a pathology testing environment Date this document was generated: 2 March 2016




environment


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




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




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

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