Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques / Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

• UNIT CODE
• MSL954003
  Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL954003

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to recognise and interpret different types of biological test samples to direct the specimen to the correct laboratory for appropriate testing. It covers knowledge of anatomy to interpret histology samples and knowledge of physiology to interpret pathology samples.
• UNIT NAME
• Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples
  

• 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
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL974017
  Prepare, standardise and use solutions

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL974017

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare, standardise and monitor the quality of solutions.
• UNIT NAME
• Prepare, standardise and use solutions
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL974019
  Perform chemical tests and procedures

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL974019

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to interpret chemical test requirements, prepare samples, conduct pre-use and calibration checks on equipment and perform routine chemical tests. These tests will involve several measurement steps. The unit includes basic data processing and interpretation of results.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform chemical tests and procedures
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL974021
  Perform biological procedures

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL974021

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to interpret work requirements, prepare samples, and perform routine biological procedures. These procedures may involve several steps and are used to classify organisms and biologically active compounds by analysing their biological and/or chemical characteristics. This unit includes interpretation of results and troubleshooting obvious departures from standard procedures.
• UNIT NAME
• Perform biological procedures
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL975033
  Perform tissue and cell culture techniques

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL975033

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare, maintain and preserve cells and cell lines for a variety of applications, such as large scale culture, production of monoclonal antibodies, production of viral vaccines and amniocentesis studies. Personnel are required to optimise equipment set-up, media and growth techniques. They are required to detect and investigate contamination and take preventative and/or corrective actions under supervision.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MSL973016
• UNIT NAME
• Perform tissue and cell culture techniques
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL975035
  Perform microbiological tests

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL975035

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to contribute to the culture, isolation and identification of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, algae and parasites, in order to investigate the physiology and pathology of plants and animals, monitor the natural environment, and to assist in the production of foods, pharmaceutical goods and other manufactured materials.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MSL973016 , MSL973019
• UNIT NAME
• Perform microbiological tests
  

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

• Diploma of Laboratory Technology

• UNIT CODE
• MSL975034
  Perform molecular biology tests and procedures

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL975034

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to isolate, purify, verify and manipulate biomolecules and their products. This work requires close attention to working with small volumes, multiple-step procedures and prevention of contamination. Personnel are required to apply a wide range of molecular biology tests and procedures.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MSL973016 , MSL974021
• UNIT NAME
• Perform molecular biology tests and procedures
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL975039
  Apply electrophoretic techniques

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL975039

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to analyse samples using electrophoretic techniques. The unit also includes establishing client needs for routine and non-routine samples, optimising workplace procedures and instruments for specific samples, obtaining valid and reliable data and reporting test results. Personnel are required to recognise atypical test data/results and troubleshoot common analytical procedure and equipment problems.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MSL974019
• UNIT NAME
• Apply electrophoretic techniques
  

• UNIT CODE
• MSL975040
  Apply routine chromatographic techniques

  UNIT CODE :

  MSL975040

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to analyse samples using routine chromatographic techniques. The unit also includes establishing client needs for routine and non-routine samples, optimising workplace procedures and instruments for specific samples, obtaining valid and reliable data and reporting test results. Personnel are required to recognise atypical test data/results and troubleshoot common analytical procedure and equipment problems.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MSL974019
• UNIT NAME
• Apply routine chromatographic techniques