MSL40109 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

CQ University Australia

Postgraduate

In Biloela (Australia)

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Biloela (Australia)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview At a glance This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of laboratory techniques to conduct tests and sampling in a variety of industry sectors across a range of industries. Application Mode Distance Courses/Units Seventeen (17) units must be successfully completed - six (6) core units and eleven (11) electives. (minimum of 5 electives from Group A) Availability Distance Education Duration12 months Intake Dates Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis. Hours of Study Approximately 1125 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives and study mode selected. Career Opportunities Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include laboratory technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel. This course builds on skills and knowledge developed at Certificate III level. Entry Requirements Direct entry is available. Credit may be gained by completing MSL30109 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills. Typically this course is used to prepare new employees or develop the skills of existing workers. This course is available to students who wish to study externally however they should be working in a laboratory or must attend practical blocks at the Campus.  If working in a laboratory, the scope of the work needs to be assessed in relation to program...

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Course programme

Structure and assessment Units Standard Course StructureCore
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSAENV272B)
  • Communicate with other people (MSL913001A)
  • Plan and conduct laboratory_field work (MSL913002A)
  • Process and interpret data (MSL924001A)
  • Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes (MSL934002A)
  • Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety (MSL943002A)
Electives - Group A
  • Perform standard calibrations (MSL904001A)
  • Maintain and control stocks (MSL934003A)
  • Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety (MSL944001A)
  • Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan (MSL954001A)
Electives - Group B
  • Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose (MSL933001A)
  • Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives (MSL933002A)
  • Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance (MSL933004A)
  • Receive and prepare samples for testing (MSL953001A)
  • Prepare working solutions (MSL973002A)
Electives - Group C
  • Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations (MSL914001A)
  • Provide information to customers (MSL915001A)
  • Use laboratory application software (MSL924002A)
  • Analyse data and report results (MSL925001A)
  • Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties (MSL925002A)
  • Maintain instruments and equipment (MSL935004A)
  • Apply routine spectrometric techniques (MSL975020A)
Study Sequence

To view more information about these units, as well as the suggested study plan, please visit the handbook.


Offerings Distance Education

This course is available by Distance Education (online).

Students who choose to complete the course externally should be working in a laboratory or must attend the practical blocks at the end of each term at CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea campus to complete the practical component of the course.

Practical Blocks - CQUniversity, Mackay Ooralea Campus - 17-21 October 2017.

Distance students require self-motivation and must have 4-6 hours per week available for study for each unit. Because this course is self-paced students need reasonably good literacy skills to readily and follow text books. Basic numeracy skills are also required.

Resources for external students are emailed to student.

Timing

Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.

Duration and dates

12 months

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MSL40109 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

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