Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Existing workers

• Existing workers

• UNIT CODE
• MSL914002
  Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL914002

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to manage the day-to-day running of science teaching laboratories and the preparation of practical experiments, demonstrations and field trips.
• UNIT NAME
• Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL924003
  Process and interpret data

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL924003

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to retrieve data, evaluate formulae and perform scientific calculations, present and interpret information in tables and graphs and keep accurate records. The unit requires personnel to solve problems of limited complexity where the information may be less obvious, but not contradictory, and can be determined by direct reasoning.
• UNIT NAME
• Process and interpret data
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL924004
  Use laboratory application software

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL924004

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to use and apply computer software for analysing and reporting in the laboratory, field and/or production plants.
• UNIT NAME
• Use laboratory application software
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL933005
  Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL933005

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to clean laboratory work surfaces, clean and store laboratory equipment and monitor laboratory stocks under direct supervision.
• UNIT NAME
• Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL933008
  Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL933008

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform set-up, pre-use and in-house calibration/validation checks on laboratory equipment and assist with laboratory equipment maintenance.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL934006
  Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL934006

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to exercise good laboratory practice (GLP) and effective participation in quality improvement teams. Personnel are required to ensure the quality and integrity of their own work, detect non-conformances and work with others to suggest improvements in productivity and quality.
• UNIT NAME
• Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL934007
  Maintain and control stocks

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL934007

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to order, maintain and control the use of laboratory materials and/or equipment in the work area.
• UNIT NAME
• Maintain and control stocks
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL952001
  Collect routine site samples

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL952001

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the ability to collect samples at field or production sites using specified equipment and standard or routine procedures.
• UNIT NAME
• Collect routine site samples
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL953003
  Receive and prepare samples for testing

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL953003

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to log samples, check sample documentation, and schedule and prepare samples for testing in accordance with workplace procedures. This unit does not include testing, tissue processing or similar techniques.
• UNIT NAME
• Receive and prepare samples for testing
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL954004
  Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL954004

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to obtain a range of samples that are representative of the source material and to prepare the samples for testing. All sampling activities are conducted in accordance with a defined sampling plan. This unit does not cover the subsequent testing of the samples.
• UNIT NAME
• Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973013
  Perform basic tests

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973013

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare samples and perform tests and measurements using standard methods with access to readily available advice from supervisors.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform basic tests
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973014
  Prepare working solutions

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973014

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare working solutions and to check that existing stocks of solutions are suitable for use. Working solutions include those required to perform laboratory tests. Personnel are required to calculate quantities and make dilutions.
• UNIT NAME
• Prepare working solutions
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973015
  Prepare culture media

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973015

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare culture media which is free of contamination to facilitate optimal growth of organisms and cells. It includes the ability to organise the materials, equipment and work environment and follow standard methods. Media may be prepared from formulated powders obtained from microbiological companies or by first principles under supervision of a technical officer or scientist.
• UNIT NAME
• Prepare culture media
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973016
  Perform aseptic techniques

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973016

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform aseptic techniques to maintain the integrity of both the sample source and the sample. It applies to sampling techniques in tissue culture and to generic microbiological procedures.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform aseptic techniques
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973019
  Perform microscopic examination

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973019

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform microscopic examination
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973020
  Perform histological procedures

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973020

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform straightforward histological procedures involving processing and sectioning (by hand or rotary microtome) of plant and/or animal tissues in paraffin wax.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform histological procedures
  

Non-existing workers

• Non-existing workers

• UNIT CODE
• MSL904002
  Perform standard calibrations

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL904002

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to calibrate test and measurement equipment in accordance with standard calibration procedures and documented test methods. These procedures/methods specify all associated reference standards, materials, equipment and methods to be used and the required parameters or quantities and ranges to be tested, including the criteria for rejection or approval.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform standard calibrations
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL954004
  Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL954004

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to obtain a range of samples that are representative of the source material and to prepare the samples for testing. All sampling activities are conducted in accordance with a defined sampling plan. This unit does not cover the subsequent testing of the samples.
• UNIT NAME
• Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973013
  Perform basic tests

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973013

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare samples and perform tests and measurements using standard methods with access to readily available advice from supervisors.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform basic tests
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973014
  Prepare working solutions

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973014

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare working solutions and to check that existing stocks of solutions are suitable for use. Working solutions include those required to perform laboratory tests. Personnel are required to calculate quantities and make dilutions.
• UNIT NAME
• Prepare working solutions
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973015
  Prepare culture media

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973015

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare culture media which is free of contamination to facilitate optimal growth of organisms and cells. It includes the ability to organise the materials, equipment and work environment and follow standard methods. Media may be prepared from formulated powders obtained from microbiological companies or by first principles under supervision of a technical officer or scientist.
• UNIT NAME
• Prepare culture media
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973016
  Perform aseptic techniques

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973016

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform aseptic techniques to maintain the integrity of both the sample source and the sample. It applies to sampling techniques in tissue culture and to generic microbiological procedures.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform aseptic techniques
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973019
  Perform microscopic examination

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973019

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform microscopic examination
  

TAFE at School

• TAFE at School

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973016
  Perform aseptic techniques

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973016

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform aseptic techniques to maintain the integrity of both the sample source and the sample. It applies to sampling techniques in tissue culture and to generic microbiological procedures.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform aseptic techniques
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL973019
  Perform microscopic examination

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL973019

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform microscopic examination