Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
MSL40122
ManufacturingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
16Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
21Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (MSL40122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Environmental TechnicianConstruction Materials Testing TechnicianFood Testing Technical AssistantBiological Technical AssistantMineral Assay TechnicianLaboratory TechnicianManufacturing Testing Technician
Industries
Laboratory Operations
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for MSL40122 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 factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 16 units: 4 core plus 12 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
FBPFST4004Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry
FBPFSY4001Supervise and maintain a food safety plan
FBPTEC4009Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products
HLTPAT006Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
MSL904003Perform standard calibrations
MSL914002Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
MSL924005Process and interpret data
MSL924006Use laboratory application software
MSL934008Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL934009Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL934010Maintain and control stocks
MSL944002Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
MSL953005Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL954005Prepare mineral samples for analysis
MSL954006Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples
MSL954007Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSL973021Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
MSL973022Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
MSL973025Perform basic tests
MSL973026Prepare working solutions
MSL973027Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028Perform microscopic examination
MSL973029Perform histological procedures
MSL974016Perform physical and mechanical tests
MSL974018Conduct geotechnical site investigations
MSL974022Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
MSL974023Capture and manage scientific images
MSL974026Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
MSL974028Classify soils
MSL974029Operate an automated mineral analysis system
MSL974031Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974032Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974033Perform food tests
MSL974034Perform biological procedures
MSL974035Prepare tissue or cell cultures
MSL974036Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device
MSL974037Triage and allocate tissue specimens
MSL974038Use techniques to complete simple tissue specimen transfers
MSL975057Perform histological tests
MSL975062Perform microbiological tests
MSL975066Apply routine chromatographic techniques
MSL975069Apply routine spectrometric techniques
MSL975073Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques
MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the MSL40122 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 factsWho offers it
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