MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Expand your knowledge in Laboratory Skills
During this course students will develop laboratory skills and knowledge in areas of sample collection, preparation and analysis. Graduates may gain entry into a technician role in the mining, biological, environmental, agriculture, food and wine sectors.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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CampusesBunbury.
When All year round.
Study Mode Full-Time. Traineeship.
When you complete this course, you may find entry to the workplace as a laboratory technician. You will have the skills and knowledge to perform a range of laboratory techniques, including manual, semi-automated and fully automated, to collect and prepare samples in a laboratory.
This course offers a comprehensive training package tailored to meet the demands of various local industries, including mining, biological, environmental, agriculture, food and wine sectors. Students will develop techniques in sample collection, preparation, and analysis with a focus on practical application and industry current practices in these diverse fields.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who conduct a wide range of basic, and limited range of specialist tests across a variety of industry sectors. Workers may be required to 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.
Workers have responsibility for their own outputs according to established procedures. Work is carried out according to established procedures often under the direction and supervision of laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical professionals. Work is normally subject to frequent progress.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
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All year round, 2024
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| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL924003 | Process and interpret data |
| MSL934004 | Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment |
| MSL934006 | Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
| MSL944002 | Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety |
| MSL953003 | Receive and prepare samples for testing |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL904002 | Perform standard calibrations |
| MSL924004 | Use laboratory application software |
| MSL934007 | Maintain and control stocks |
| MSL954004 | Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
| MSL973016 | Perform aseptic techniques |
| MSL974016 | Perform physical and mechanical tests |
| MSL974017 | Prepare, standardise and use solutions |
| MSL974019 | Perform chemical tests and procedures |
| MSL975048 | Apply routine spectrometric techniques |
| TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction |