This 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.
This course includes a compulsory on-campus residential school (practical component). Please see the 'Where and When' and 'More Details' tabs for further information.
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.
Students are required to have completed the literacy and numeracy assessment pre-enrolment in the form of the Basic Key Skills Builder online literacy and numeracy assessment or to have completed an equal or higher level course.
The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.
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AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include laboratory technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
Core All Core units must be completed. |
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MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913003 | Communicate with other people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933006 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL922001 | Record and Present data | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Units - Group A
Four (4) electives have been chosen from Group A elective units. Elective units have no specific enrolment order but have to be aligned with the unit's availability. Please see the More Details tab for a list of units and the months they are available. |
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MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933008 | Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL973016 | Perform aseptic techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL973019 | Perform microscopic examination | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Units - Group B Three (3) elective units have been selected from Group B elective units. Elective units have no specific enrolment order but have to be aligned with the unit's availability. Please see the More Details tab for a list of units and the months they are available. |
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MSL954004 | Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL934007 | Maintain and control stocks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL904002 | Perform standard calibrations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 1 | ||||
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913003 | Communicate with other people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 | ||||
MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933006 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL922001 | Record and Present data | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 | ||||
MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL954004 | Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 4 | ||||
MSL934007 | Maintain and control stocks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL904002 | Perform standard calibrations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 5 MSL973019 Perform Microscopic Examination and MSL973016 Perform Aseptic Techniques are clustered units and must be taken together. |
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MSL933008 | Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL973016 | Perform aseptic techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL973019 | Perform microscopic examination | More Information | Training.gov Details |
12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
Core All Core units must be completed. |
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MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913003 | Communicate with other people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933006 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL922001 | Record and Present data | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Units - Group A A minimum of four elective units have been selected from Group A elective units. The remaining three units have been chosen from Group B elective units. Elective units have no specific enrolment order but have to be aligned with the unit's availability. Please see the More Details tab for a list of units and the months they are available. |
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MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL973014 | Prepare working solutions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL953003 | Receive and prepare samples for testing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933008 | Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933005 | Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Units - Group B The remaining three elective units have been selected from Group B elective units. Elective units have no specific enrolment order but have to be aligned with the unit's availability. Please see the More Details tab for a list of units and the months they are available. |
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MSL952001 | Collect routine site samples | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL912001 | Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction) | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL952002 | Handle and transport samples or equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 1 | ||||
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913003 | Communicate with other people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 2 | ||||
MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933006 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL922001 | Record and Present data | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 3 | ||||
MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL952001 | Collect routine site samples | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL973014 | Prepare working solutions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 4 | ||||
MSL912001 | Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction) | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL952002 | Handle and transport samples or equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL953003 | Receive and prepare samples for testing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Cluster 5
MSL933005 Maintain The Laboratory/Field Workplace Fit For Purpose can only be selected if the student is working in a suitable industry. The practical must be done in the workplace and cannot be completed at a residential school.If students are not working in a suitable industry, they must select MSL933008 Perform Calibration Checks On Equipment And Assist With Its Maintenance. |
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MSL933005 | Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933008 | Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance | More Information | Training.gov Details |
12 - 24 months part-time
Core Units All core units must be completed. |
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MSL933006 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL913003 | Communicate with other people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL922001 | Record and Present data | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Units - Group A A minimum of four elective units must be selected from Group A elective units. The remaining three units can be chosen from Group B elective units. Elective units have no specific enrolment order but have to be aligned with unit's availability. Please see the More Details tab for a list of units and the months they are available. |
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MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL973016 | Perform aseptic techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL973019 | Perform microscopic examination | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL933008 | Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective Units - Group B
The remaining three units can be chosen from Group B elective units.
Please note: If you want to upgrade to Cert IV in Laboratory Technique in the near future, select elective units in this group which align with the requirements in Cert IV.
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MSL934007 | Maintain and control stocks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL904002 | Perform standard calibrations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
MSL954004 | Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Assessment Types |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
Third Party Verification |
RPL |
Location | Mackay Ooralea, MKY 03/G.03-2 |
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Start Date | 12/04/2023 |
End Date | 18/04/2023 |
Start Time | 9:00 AM |
End Time | 5:00 PM |
Compulsory | Yes |
Location | Mackay Ooralea, MKY 03/G.03-2 |
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Start Date | 31/10/2023 |
End Date | 06/11/2023 |
Start Time | 9:00 AM |
End Time | 5:00 PM |
Compulsory | Yes |
Compulsory
Attendance - Residential Schools
Attending the practical Residential Schools at a simulated laboratory at CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea campus is MANDATORY for all students in the course. The practical week is designed for you to complete the practical components of all the units in the course.
Mackay
Ooralea Campus - Cohort 2 July 2022 commencements only
Start
date: 12/04/2023 End date: 18/04/2023
9am –
5pm
Mackay
Ooralea Campus - Cohort 1 February 2023 commencements only
Start
date: 31/10/2023 End date: 06/11/2023
9am –
5pm
Requirements for your attendance at the practical week:
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what I already know taken into account?
Yes. Your history of study, skills and experience does matter. Consideration is given to your prior life and work experience as well as formal and informal training. This may be applied for through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/study-information/credit-transfer-and-rpl/rpl Documentary evidence will be requested.
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Financial
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payment plan. This and other information such as student support, study and
library assistance can be found at www.cqu.edu.au/student-life