Diploma of Laboratory Technology

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <h3>Gain complex skills in laboratory technologies</h3> <p>This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to use <strong>laboratory application software</strong>, plan and conduct <strong>laboratory/field work</strong> and communicate and <strong>provide information to customers</strong>. You will also be able to <strong>specialise in a diverse range of industries</strong> including chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological, and environmental fields.</p> <div class="c-accordion"> <h5 class="c-accordion-title">Gain these skills</h5> <div class="c-accordion-content"> <ul><li>Analyse, process and interpret data</li> <li>Report results</li> <li>Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes</li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="c-accordion"> <h5 class="c-accordion-title">Is this course right for me?</h5> <div class="c-accordion-content"> <p>I have the following attributes:</p> <ul><li>A strong interest in science and chemistry</li> <li>Able to adhere to workplace safety standards</li> <li>Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team</li> <li>Normal colour vision</li> </ul></div> </div> <p><strong>Please note:</strong> You need to have completed the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent to gain entrance into this Diploma qualification.</p> <div class="c-accordion"> <div class="c-accordion-title">UNITS</div> <div class="c-accordion-content"> <p><strong>Core Units </strong></p> <table cellpadding="0" class="overview"><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Process and interpret data</td> <td>MSL924003</td> <td>OAC15</td> </tr><tr><td>Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment </td> <td>MSL934004</td> <td>OAC45</td> </tr><tr><td>Use laboratory application software</td> <td>MSL924004</td> <td>OAC85</td> </tr><tr><td>Analyse data and report results</td> <td>MSL925004</td> <td>OAC01</td> </tr><tr><td>Monitor the quality of test results and data</td> <td>MSL935007</td> <td>OAC90</td> </tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Elective Units common to both streams</strong></p> <p> </p> <table cellpadding="0" class="overview"><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Perform basic tests</td> <td>MSL973013</td> <td>OAC76</td> </tr><tr><td>Perform aseptic techniques</td> <td>MSL973019</td> <td>OAC93</td> </tr><tr><td>Perform microscopic examination</td> <td>MSL973019</td> <td>OAC81</td> </tr><tr><td>Perform chemical tests and procedures</td> <td>MSL974019</td> <td>OAC78</td> </tr><tr><td> Apply routine spectrometric techniques</td> <td>MSL975048</td> <td>OAC69</td> </tr><tr><td>Perform microbiological procedures</td> <td>MSL975035</td> <td>OAC20</td> </tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Elective Units - Biology stream</strong></p> <p> </p> <table cellpadding="0" class="overview"><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Perform haematological  tests</td> <td>MSL973019</td> <td>OAC51</td> </tr><tr><td>Perform histological tests</td> <td>MSL975029</td> <td>OAC58</td> </tr><tr><td>Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples </td> <td>MSL954003</td> <td>OAC81</td> </tr><tr><td>Perform molecular biology tests and procedures</td> <td>MSL975034</td> <td>OAC46</td> </tr><tr><td> Apply routine spectrometric techniques</td> <td>MSL975048</td> <td>OAC69</td> </tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Elective Units - Chemistry stream</strong></p> <p> </p> <table cellpadding="0" class="overview"><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Perform complex  tests to measure chemical propertis of materials</td> <td>MSL975046</td> <td>OAC13</td> </tr><tr><td>Perform fire assay techniques</td> <td>MSL975041</td> <td>OAC26</td> </tr><tr><td>Perform fire pouring techniques</td> <td>MSL973023</td> <td>OAC83</td> </tr><tr><td>Apply complex instrumental techniques</td> <td>MSL975047</td> <td>OAC57</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> </div> </div></div></div>

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