Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

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 Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) 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 Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products.

Units

MSL933001A Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose

MSL973002A Prepare working solutions

MSL973003A Prepare culture media

MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques

MSL933004A Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance

MSL934003A Maintain and control stocks

MSL935002A Assist in the maintenance of reference materials

MSL953001A Receive and prepare samples for testing

MSL974006A Perform biological procedures

MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination

MSL974004A Perform food tests

MSL975001A Perform microbiological tests

MSL924001A Process and interpret data

MSL925001A Analyse data and report results

MSL935003A Authorise the issue of test results

Applicant students would preferably have completed Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) which includes some of the Units required. Alternatively, applicant students will have substantial experience at a meat processing plant, including work in Quality Assurance (QA) or a laboratory, and have demonstrated skills commensurate with AQF III.

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.