MSL40122 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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When Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode Full-Time. On Campus.
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.
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Semester 2, 2024
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Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $494.20 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $494.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL924005 | Process and interpret data |
| MSL934008 | Maintain instruments and equipment |
| MSL934009 | Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
| MSL944002 | Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL904003 | Perform standard calibrations |
| MSL924006 | Use laboratory application software |
| MSL934010 | Maintain and control stocks |
| MSL953005 | Receive and prepare samples for testing |
| MSL954005 | Prepare mineral samples for analysis |
| MSL954007 | Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
| MSL973025 | Perform basic tests |
| MSL973026 | Prepare working solutions |
| MSL973028 | Perform microscopic examination |
| MSL974031 | Prepare, standardise and use solutions |
| MSL974032 | Perform chemical tests and procedures |
| MSL975069 | Apply routine spectrometric techniques |