Subjects

To be awarded the add topic MSL20116 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement competency must be achieved in a total of eight (8) units of competency, consisting of:

four (4) core units of competency

four (4) elective units of competency.

Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements and must be included in the total number of units chosen. Please refer to individual units for details.

Core units of competency

Select all four (4) of the following units of competency.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MSL912001

Work within a laboratory or field workplace (induction)

add topic MSL922001

Record and present data

add topic MSL943002

Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety

add topic MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select four (4) elective units from Groups A and B, as specified below:

a minimum of two (2) units must be chosen from Group A

the remainder may be chosen from Groups A and B to bring the total number of electives to four (4).

Note that two (2) of the elective units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II.

Group AElective units

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MSL952001

Collect routine site samples

add topic MSL952002

Handle and transport samples or equipment

add topic MSL972001

Conduct routine site measurements

Group B Elective units

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MSL913001

Communicate with other people

add topic MSL913002

Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

add topic MSL933001

Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose

add topic MSL933002

Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives

add topic MSL933003

Apply critical control point requirements

add topic MSL933004

Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance

add topic MSL943001

Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation

add topic MSL953001

Receive and prepare samples for testing

add topic MSL953002

Operate a robotic sample preparation system

add topic MSL963001

Operate basic handblowing equipment

add topic MSL963002

Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment

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add topic MSL973001

Perform basic tests

add topic MSL973002

Prepare working solutions

add topic MSL973003

Prepare culture media

add topic MSL973004

Perform aseptic techniques

add topic MSL973005

Assist with fieldwork

add topic MSL973006

Prepare trial batches for evaluation

add topic MSL973007

Perform microscopic examination

add topic MSL973008

Perform histological procedures

add topic MSL973009

Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials

add topic MSL973010

Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials

add topic MSL973011

Perform fire pouring techniques

add topic MSL973012

Perform site investigation activities


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.