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Diploma of Laboratory Technology

MSL50122
ManufacturingDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
18Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF 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 (MSL50122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; 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
Forensic Science TechnicianFood Laboratory Technical OfficerTechnical Officer - PathologyBiotechnology Technical OfficerCalibration TechnicianMineral Assay Technical OfficerManufacturing Testing Technical OfficerLaboratory Technical Officer
Industries
Laboratory Operations
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for MSL50122 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 18 units: 5 core plus 13 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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FBPFST4004Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry
FBPFST5005Examine the biochemical properties of food
FBPFSY3003Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
FBPFSY5001Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan
MSL904003Perform standard calibrations
MSL905004Perform non-standard calibrations
MSL905005Create or modify calibration procedures
MSL915003Provide information to customers
MSL915004Schedule laboratory work for a small team
MSL916011Develop and maintain laboratory documentation
MSL916012Manage and develop teams
MSL916013Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
MSL916014Maintain compliance in work or functional area
MSL916015Manage complex projects
MSL924005Process and interpret data
MSL924006Use laboratory application software
MSL925005Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties
MSL925006Analyse data and report results
MSL934008Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL934009Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL935005Authorise the issue of test results
MSL935006Assist in the maintenance of reference materials
MSL935008Monitor the quality of test results and data
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
MSL973023Perform fire pouring techniques
MSL973027Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028Perform microscopic examination
MSL974016Perform physical and mechanical tests
MSL974018Conduct geotechnical site investigations
MSL974022Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
MSL974026Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
MSL974028Classify soils
MSL974032Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974033Perform food tests
MSL974034Perform biological procedures
MSL974036Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device
MSL974037Triage and allocate tissue specimens
MSL974038Use techniques to complete simple tissue specimen transfers
MSL975032Provide input to production trials
MSL975038Conduct sensory analysis
MSL975041Perform fire assay techniques
MSL975042Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys
MSL975043Prepare animal and plant material for display
MSL975044Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
MSL975051Supervise geotechnical site investigations
MSL975052Locate, record and collect forensic samples
MSL975055Classify building sites
MSL975056Perform advanced histological techniques
MSL975057Perform histological tests
MSL975058Perform immunohaematological tests
MSL975059Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites
MSL975060Perform tissue or cell culture techniques
MSL975061Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
MSL975062Perform microbiological tests
MSL975063Perform haematological tests
MSL975064Perform chemical pathology tests
MSL975065Apply electrophoretic techniques
MSL975066Apply routine chromatographic techniques
MSL975067Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials
MSL975068Apply complex instrumental techniques
MSL975069Apply routine spectrometric techniques
MSL975070Apply routine electrometric techniques
MSL975071Perform food analyses
MSL975072Use surgical cut-up techniques for non-complex tissue specimens
MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
RIISTD401Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the MSL50122 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.

ABC Training & ConsultingBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
ABC Training WABased in WA · Registered since 2015→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
FS AllianceBased in QLD · Registered since 2002→
LabTech Training Victoria Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2014→
LTT Group Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2006→
Melbourne Tech InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 2022→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE International Western AustraliaBased in WA · Registered since 2011→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→
The GordonBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→

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.