The MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology qualification represents the responsibilities of individuals who utilise a variety of laboratory techniques to perform scientific and technical tests across various industry sectors, employing specialised technical expertise. They execute a broad spectrum of both routine and intricate, specialised tests, which may involve unusual samples and require the use of instrumentation with a wide range of operational variables. 

They may also provide demonstrations of methods to others and offer training to team members on the proper collection of samples and the reliable performance of basic tests. In addition, they play a role in adapting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise methods as needed and may participate in scheduling and resource monitoring within their work area. Their work is conducted in accordance with established protocols and is often overseen by laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical experts.

This qualification consists of eighteen (18) units of competency, including five (5) core units and thirteen (13) elective units, which vary depending on the industry focus. Students may specialise in areas such as Mining, Pathology, Food & Beverage, Environmental & Field Monitoring, Education, CMT and Calibration, with elective units tailored to their chosen field.

Core Units:

MSL924005 - Process and interpret data
MSL924006 - Use laboratory application software
MSL934008 - Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL934009 - Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL935008 - Monitor the quality of test results and data

Elective Units:

BSBCMM211 - Apply communication skills

HLTPAT006 - Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

MSL904003 - Perform standard calibrations

MSL913004 - Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

MSL914002 - Prepare practical sciences classes and demonstrations

MSL915003 - Provide information to customers

MSL915004 - Schedule laboratory work for a small team

MSL916011 - Develop and maintain laboratory documentation

MSL916012 - Manage and develop teams

MSL933005 - Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose

MSL934010 - Maintain and control stocks

MSL935006 - Assist in the maintenance of reference material

MSL944002 - Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety

MSL953005 - Receive and prepare samples for testing

MSL954007 - Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

MSL973017 - Assist with fieldwork

MSL973021 - Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials

MSL973022 - Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials

MSL973025 - Perform basic tests

MSL973026 - Prepare working solutions

MSL973027 - Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination

MSL973028 - Perform microscopic examination

MSL974016 - Perform physical and mechanical tests

MSL974022 - Undertake environmental field-based monitoring

MSL974026 - Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials

MSL974032 - Perform chemical tests and procedures

MSL974033 - Perform food tests

MSL974034 - Perform biological procedures

MSL975044 - Perform complex tests to determine the engineering properties of construction materials

MSL975057 - Perform histological tests

MSL975061 - Perform molecular biological tests and procedures

MSL975062 - Perform microbiological tests

MSL975063 - Perform haematological tests

MSL975064 - Perform chemical pathology tests

MSMENV472 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

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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.