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Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement

MSL20122
ManufacturingCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
8Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
16Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (MSL20122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Laboratory AttendantManufacturing Sampler/TesterMilk Tanker Sampler/DriverSample CourierSampler/TesterAir Sampler/TesterConstruction Materials Sampler/TesterField Assistant (Sample Testing)Food Manufacturing Sampler/TesterEnvironmental Field Assistant (Sample Testing)
Industries
Laboratory Operations
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for MSL20122 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 8 units: 3 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AMPCOR203Comply with Quality Assurance and HACCP requirements
BSBCMM211Apply communication skills
FBPFST4004Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry
HLTPAT006Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
MSL912002Work within a laboratory or field workplace
MSL913004Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL922002Record and present data
MSL933005Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL933007Apply critical control point requirements
MSL933008Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
MSL933009Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL934008Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL943003Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSL943004Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
MSL952003Collect routine site samples
MSL952004Handle and transport samples or equipment
MSL953004Operate a robotic sample preparation system
MSL953005Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL972002Take routine site measurements
MSL973015Prepare culture media
MSL973017Assist with fieldwork
MSL973018Prepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973021Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
MSL973022Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
MSL973023Perform fire pouring techniques
MSL973024Perform site investigation activities
MSL973025Perform basic tests
MSL973026Prepare working solutions
MSL973027Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028Perform microscopic examination
MSL973029Perform histological procedures
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP301Apply HACCP to the workplace
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the MSL20122 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

16 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AAA Training and TuitionBased in QLD · Registered since 2025→
ABC Training & ConsultingBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
ABC Training WABased in WA · Registered since 2015→
AIETBased in VIC · Registered since 2003→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
Envirotech EducationBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
Health Science Hub EducationBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
LabTech Training Victoria Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2014→
Leichhardt Education and TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
LTT Group Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2006→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
North Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.