MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Approximately 12-24 Months
Pathways to industry such as:
Calibration
Food & Beverage
Construction
Mining
Education
Pathology
Environmental & Field Monitoring
Workplace delivery
Face-to-face and online training
Flexible up to 2 years
Industry expert trainers
Funded for eligible students*
* See funding eligibility criteria below
Embark on your science career journey through this introductory course, ideal for individuals already engaged in the field, seeking to acquire qualifications alongside their current employment, or newcomers aiming to start a career. The skills you gain will prove highly versatile, applicable across a diverse spectrum of industries, including mining, food technology, and healthcare.
This program will provide you with practical expertise and knowledge to effectively plan and execute laboratory and field work, conduct basic scientific calculations, proficiently communicate information, and meticulously document and store data. You will also foster essential interpersonal skills, grasp the principles of adhering to workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations, and ensure compliance with environmental guidelines. Our team of seasoned professionals, deeply entrenched in the industry, will offer personalized guidance to enhance your success.
Upon successfully finishing this course, you’ll be eligible for employment as a laboratory assistant in sectors like food technology, pathology, educational institutions, or various trades. Furthermore, it establishes a solid foundation of knowledge to support further studies in this field.
This qualification consists of thirteen (13) units of competency, of which there are five (5) core units and eight (8) electives.
Available Streams
To provide contextualised content throughout the course, ABC Training and Consulting have developed 9 streams for the following industry sectors:
Calibration
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– MSL904003 Perform standard calibrations
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment
– MSL934010 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
CMT Field
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL952003 Collect routine site samples
– MSL972002 Take routine site measurements
– MSL973017 Assist with fieldwork
– MSL973021 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
CMT Laboratory
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL953005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests
CMT Soil
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL973021 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
– MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
– MSL974028 Classify soils
– MSL975055 Classify building sites
Education
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL914002 Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment
– MSL934010 Maintain and control stocks
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL973026 Prepare working solutions
Environmental and Field Monitoring
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL952003 Collect routine site samples
– MSL972002 Take routine site measurements
– MSL973017 Assist with fieldwork
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
Food and Beverage
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL953005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures
– MSL974033 Perform food tests
Mining
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
– MSL953005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL973025 Perform basic tests
– MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests
Pathology
Core Units
– MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory / field work
– MSL922002 Record and present data
– MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
– MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
– BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
Elective Units
– HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
– MSL912002 Work within a laboratory/field workplace
– MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
– MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
– MSL933008 Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
– MSL954006 Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples
– MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross contamination
– MSL973028 Perform microscopic examinations
Duration
Approximately 12 – 24 months
Competency based training has a flexible duration. Learners are provided theory content consisting of reading content, videos and formative assessment activities. Trainers then visit on-site to provide further practical training, issue the summative assessment, conduct practical observations and discuss your progress with your supervisor.
Fees
$5,175
Consists of $325 per unit of competency plus a $300 enrolment fee.
Refer to our Fees and Refunds policy for specific information about when fees are invoiced and how refunds are applied.
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 Eligibility for State & Federal Funding.
Fee Table can be viewed here ABC Training & Consulting Fee Table.
State Funding
You may be able to access funding for this qualification to help offset the cost of the fees *. Refer to ABC Training & Consulting Fee Table to see if there are any funding options available in your state. Please contact ABC Training to assist with Eligibility for State & Federal Funding.
In NSW, ABC Training will utilise Smart and Skilled funding where possible. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
*Eligibility criteria applies.
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