These Units from the MSL09 Laboratory Operations Training Package meet the requirements for conducting rapid tests for pathogens in meat processing laboratories as described in the Department of Agriculture’s approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products.
This Skill Set is for meat industry laboratory workers who are required to perform rapid tests for pathogens as described in the Department of Agriculture approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products.
The Meat Industry Microbiological Testing Skill Set consists of:
Complete 15 units of competency.
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose | |
Prepare working solutions | |
Prepare culture media | |
Perform aseptic techniques | |
Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance | |
Maintain and control stocks | |
Assist in the maintenance of reference materials | |
Receive and prepare samples for testing | |
Perform biological procedures | |
Perform microscopic examination | |
Perform food tests | |
Perform microbiological tests | |
Process and interpret data | |
Analyse data and report results | |
Authorise the issue of test results |
These competencies can provide credit towards:
MSL44109 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (Meat Processing) and
MSL54109 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Meat Processing)
Qualifications from the vocational training and education sector articulate directly into tertiary qualifications, so advanced standing would be given towards a degree level qualification.
