MSL30118 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Approximately 12-24 Months

The MSL30118 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of laboratory operations across all industry sectors and is the entry level required for laboratory personnel across all industry sectors.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include laboratory technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel.

This qualification consists of thirteen (13) units of competency, of which there are six (6) core units and seven (7) electives.

Available Streams

ABC Training and Consulting have developed a series of Qualification Streams which include the
required Core units of competency for this qualification and a selection of elective units of competency
that we believe are best suited to school students and also within our ability to train and assess. We
will work with schools to ensure that students are enrolled into an appropriate stream.

Core Units

– MSL913003 Communicate with other people
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922001 Record and present data
– MSL933006 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units

– MSL924004 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL973013 Perform basic tests
– MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
– MSL974026 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials

Core Units

– MSL913003 Communicate with other people
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922001 Record and present data
– MSL933006 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units

– MSL912001 Work within a laboratory/field workplace (induction)
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL973013 Perform basic tests
– MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests
– MSL934006 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

Core Units

– MSL913003 Communicate with other people
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922001 Record and present data
– MSL933006 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units

– MSL914002 Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL934007 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
– MSL973013 Perform basic tests
– MSL973014 Prepare working solutions
– MSL973015 Prepare culture media

Core Units

– MSL913003 Communicate with other people
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922001 Record and present data
– MSL933006 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units

– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL973013 Perform basic tests
– MSL973015 Prepare culture media
– MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques
– MSL973019 Perform microscopic examination
– MSL974021 Perform biological procedures

Core Units

– MSL913003 Communicate with other people
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922001 Record and present data
– MSL933006 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units

– MSL912001 Work within a laboratory/field workplace (induction)
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
– MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL972001 Conduct routine site measurements
– MSL973017 Assist with fieldwork

Core Units

– MSL913003 Communicate with other people
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922001 Record and present data
– MSL933006 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units

– MSL974020 Perform food tests
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL934007 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
– MSL973013 Perform basic tests
– MSL973014 Prepare working solutions
– MSL973015 Prepare culture media

State Funding Options

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 Eligibilty for State & Federal Funding.

Fee Table can be viewed here ABC Training & Consulting Fee Table

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