MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Introduction

Get in at the ground floor of Australia’s science industry.

Driving innovation in Australia the science industry covers a variety of industries, including chemistry, health, and mining to name a few, and laboratory skills are needed for many occupations.

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The MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills encompasses the entry-level knowledge and skills needed for roles in laboratory environments. These skills are applicable to a wide variety of industries, such as biomedical and environmental testing.

Workers will undertake routine tasks under supervision.

Your training will focus on:

How to plan and conduct laboratory/fieldwork
How to participate in health and safety processes
How to work effectively in laboratory environments, could include:
- Assisting with fieldwork
- Maintaining instruments and equipment
- Processing and interpreting data
- Perform chemical tests and procedures

Delivery mode

AST auspices this qualification to secondary schools so their teachers can deliver it to secondary school students as part of their VET studies.

Job roles

Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:

Laboratory Assistant
School Laboratory Technician
Environmental Field Assistant (Sample Testing)
Construction Materials Testing Technical Assistant
Mineral Assay Laboratory Assistant

Assessment

Assessment may consist of

written answers to questions
role plays
holistic assessment

Evidence may be

written
audio recordings
video recordings
observation
Zoom recording
interview
documents

Entry Requirements

All students will engage in a language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) activity to evaluate potential support requirements.

Units

The MSL30122 – Certificate III in Laboratory Skills consists of 16 units:

5 core units
8 elective units

Elective units will vary depending on consultation with industry.

Core units include:

BSBCMM211	Apply communication skills
MSL913004	Plan and conduct laboratory/fieldwork
MSL922002	Record and present data
MSL933009	Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL943004	Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety

Fees

This qualification is offered to secondary schools on a fee-for-service basis, where a fee is charged for each individual student’s enrolment.

Please contact us for the current year’s auspicing fees.

Duration

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I never had any problems communication with my trainer and they were always helpful and supportive! Thank you for believing in me but most importantly helping me believe in myself!

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