Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Qualification
National Code:
PML40199
State Code:
C163
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0109 - Biological Sciences
Original TGA Release Date
15/12/1999
Approved Date
20/11/2000
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
810
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/1999
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 15/12/1999 Current Archived
Description
Schedule
1. CORE

This qualification requires competency in a minimum of SIXTEEN units (and any associated sub-units) composed of all ELEVEN core units (and associated sub-units) and a minimum of FIVE elective units (and associated sub-units). UNIT SPLITTING Many of the Training Package units for this qualification have been split into two or more sub-units. Where splitting has occurred the first sub-units can be identified in the TITLE as "Part x of y of PML YYYY xxx A (e.g. Part 1 of 2 PML TEST 300A)", plus they have no National ID code. The final sub-unit has been given the standard National ID code and the Title of the full Training Package unit. The total hours of all the sub-units is equivalent to the hours assigned for the whole unit in the WA Implementation kit. A student must be assessed as competent in ALL the related sub-units before achieving competency in the final sub-unit. Sub-unit may be assessed sequentially or concurrently. THESE CORE UNITS REPRESENT 520 HOURS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1854 PMLQUAL401A Apply quality systems and continuous improvement processes 20 Unit of competency
C1846 Calibrate Test Equipment and Assist With Its Maintenance (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest302a) 50 Module
C1847 PMLTEST302A Calibrate testing equipment and assist with its maintenance 40 Unit of competency
C1830 PMLCOM300A Communicate with other people 20 Unit of competency
C1835 PMLORG300A Follow established work plan 20 Unit of competency
C1833 PMLMAIN300A Maintain the laboratory fit for purpose 20 Unit of competency
C1857 PMLTEST400A Perform instrumental tests/procedures 40 Unit of competency
C1856 Perform Instrumental Tests/procedures (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest400a) 40 Module
C1858 PMLTEST401A Perform non-instrumental tests/procedures 70 Unit of competency
C1859 PMLTEST402A Prepare, standardise and use solutions 70 Unit of competency
C1832 PMLDATA300A Process and record data 40 Unit of competency
C1831 Process and Record Data (Part 1 of 2 PMLDATA300A) 40 Module
C1841 PMLTEAM300A Work efficiently as part of a team 20 Unit of competency
C1834 PMLOHS300A Work safely in accordance with defined policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. ELECTIVES

GROUP 1 Achieve a minimum of ONE of the following units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1843 PMLTEST300A Perform basic tests 40 Unit of competency
C1842 Perform Basic Tests (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest300a) 50 Module
C1845 PMLTEST301A Perform biological laboratory procedures 40 Unit of competency
C1844 Perform Biological Laboratory Procedures (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest301a) 40 Module
3. ELECTIVES

GROUP 2 Achieve Electives from the following Units ( and any associated sub-units) for this Certificate IV or Diploma in the Laboratory Operations Training Package, or from units imported from other Training Packages that satisfy the PML 99 packaging rules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1853 PMLQUAL400A Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP plans 50 Unit of competency
C1855 PMLSAMP400A Obtain representative samples in accordance with a sampling plan 40 Unit of competency
C1851 PMLTEST305A Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
C1874 PMLTEST501A Perform microbiological tests 60 Unit of competency
C0087 BSZ404A Train small groups 30 Unit of competency
C1864 PMLDATA501A Use laboratory application software 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
9107 50653 Certificate IV in Analytical Chemistry Accredited course
9106 12367WA Certificate IV in Environmental Technology Accredited course
6675 13742WA Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
C729 PML40104 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques Qualification
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES

1. This qualification is a representation of the qualification PML 40199
taken from the Laboratory
Operations Training Package which should be consulted for full
descriptions of its requirements.
PML40199 is endorsed until 30/11/2002. Refer to the WA
Implementation Kit that is the source
of WA funded hours and other WA specific instructions.

2. The above model training program is a summary of the qualification
PML 40199 and the total hours
will vary according to the choice of electives.

3. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National
Training Authority. RTOs who
wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by their
State accrediting body.

4. Further information on this qualification is contained in the
Training Package available from
Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9639 9836.

5. This course was entered on to the CMS by Central TAFE on 08/11/2000.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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