Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
PML30199
C162
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 TWELVE units (and any associated sub-units) composed of all EIGHT core units (and associated sub-units) and a minimum of FOUR 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 DATA 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 Training Package unit. The total hours of all the sub-units is equivalent to the hours assigned for the whole unit 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-units may be assessed sequentially or concurrently. THESE CORE UNITS REPRESENT 320 HOURS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| C1837 | PMLQUAL300A | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C1836 | Contribute to the Achievement of Quality Objectives (Part 1 of 2 Pmlqual300a) | 30 | Module | |
| C1835 | PMLORG300A | Follow established work plan | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C1833 | PMLMAIN300A | Maintain the laboratory fit for purpose | 20 | 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 At least ONE of the following National Units of Competence (and its associated sub-unit) must be achieved.
| 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 III or units from the PML 40199 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, or from units imported from other Training Packages that satisfy the PML99 Packaging rules.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1838 | PMLQUAL301A | Apply critical control point requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1852 | PMLTEST306A | Assist with fieldwork | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1839 | PMLSAMP300A | Handle and transport samples | 30 | 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 |
| C1850 | PMLTEST304A | Prepare culture media | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C1849 | PMLTEST303A | Prepare working solutions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1848 | Prepare Working Solutions (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest303a) | 40 | Module | |
| C1840 | PMLSAMP301A | Receive and prepare a range of samples for pathology testing | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6672 | 12848WA | Certificate III in Laboratory Skills | Accredited course |
| 6674 | 12845WA | Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C728 | PML30104 | Certificate III in Laboratory Skills | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is a representation of the qualification PML 30199
taken from the Laboratory
Operations Training Package which should be consulted for full
descriptions of its requirements.
PML30199 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 30199 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.
3. Further information on this qualification is contained in the
Training Package available from
Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9639 9836.
4. This course was entered on to the CMS by Central TAFEon 8/11/2000.
Entry Requirements
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