MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Approximately 18-36 Months
The MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques qualification reflects the competencies of individuals working with diverse laboratory technologies, enabling them to perform scientific and technical tests across various industry sectors. These professionals possess specialised technical knowledge, allowing them to execute a broad spectrum of basic tests and a limited array of specialised tests in different industry domains. Attaining this certificate equips you with the skills and self-assurance needed to ensure safety within laboratory settings, enhancing your capabilities and facilitating the expansion of your skill set.
This program empowers you with the skills and expertise necessary to pursue careers as a technical assistant, technician, or instrument operator. It provides comprehensive training on conducting experiments, gathering measurements, operating scientific equipment, documenting results, and presenting them for thorough analysis. Furthermore, the course covers aspects of occupational health and safety (OHS) and best laboratory practices, encompassing both fieldwork and lab work.
In their roles, these professionals conduct a diverse range of routine and intricate tests, often dealing with unconventional samples and using instruments with a wide array of operational variables. They communicate sample requirements to colleagues and may collaborate with suppliers to troubleshoot product non-conformance issues. Additionally, they have the capacity to instruct others in the methodologies and train team members in sample collection and the execution of fundamental tests with consistency.
This qualification consists of sixteen (16) units of competency, of which there are four (4) core units and twelve (12) electives.
Available Streams
To provide contextualised content through the course, ABC Training and Consulting have developed 7 streams for the following industry sectors:
Core Units
– 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
Elective Units
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
– MSL904003 Perform standard calibrations
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
– MSL915003 Provide information to customers
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL934010 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL935005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL954007 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
– TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction
Core Units
– 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
Elective Units
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL935005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL954007 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
– MSL973021 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
– MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
– MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests
– MSL974026 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
– MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Core Units
– 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
Elective Units
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
– MSL914002 Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL934010 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL973026 Prepare working solutions
– MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
– MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
– TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction
Core Units
– 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
Elective Units
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL934010 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL953005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL954007 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
– MSL973017 Assist with fieldwork
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
– MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
– MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Core Units
– 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
Elective Units
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL934010 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL935005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL954007 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures
– MSL974033 Perform food tests
– MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
– TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction
Core Units
– 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
Elective Units
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL934010 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL935005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL954007 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests
– MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures
– MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Core Units
– 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
Elective Units
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
– HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL954006 Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples
– MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross contamination
– MSL973028 Perform microscopic examinations
– MSL974034 Perform biological procedures
– MSL97562 Perform microbiological tests
– MSL975064 Perform chemical pathology tests
Approximately 18 – 36 months
Competency based training has a flexible duration. Learners are provided theory content consisting of reading content, videos and formative assessment activities. Trainers then visit on-site to provide further practical training, issue the summative assessment, conduct practical observations and discuss your progress with your supervisor.
$6,700
Consists of $400 per unit of competency plus a $300 enrolment fee.
Refer to our Fees and Refunds policy for specific information about when fees are invoiced and how refunds are applied.
You may be able to access funding for this qualification to help offset the cost of the fees. Refer to the tabs below to see if there are any funding options available in your state. Please contact ABC Training to assist with Eligibility for State & Federal Funding.
Fee Table can be viewed here ABC Training & Consulting Fee Table
You may be able to access funding for this qualification to help offset the cost of the fees*. Refer to ABC Training & Consulting Fee Table to see if there are any funding options available in your state. Please contact ABC Training to assist with Eligibility for State & Federal Funding.
In NSW, ABC Training will utilise Smart and Skilled funding where possible. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
*Eligibility criteria applies.
MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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