Histotechnology Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:25 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
MSLSS00001

State Code
AD802

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

20/07/2018

Current Release Date

20/07/2018

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

29/11/2018

Transition Date

20/12/2023

Nominal Hours

465

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	20/07/2018	Current	Approved

Pathway Information

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Skill Set Entry Requirements

A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.

Target Group

Suggested words for statement of attainment

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAC71	MSL975028	Apply advanced embedding and microtomy skills	135	Unit of competency
OAC52	MSL973020	Perform histological procedures	40	Unit of competency
OAC58	MSL975029	Perform histological tests	120	Unit of competency
OAC81	MSL973019	Perform microscopic examination	40	Unit of competency
OAC60	MSL953003	Receive and prepare samples for testing	40	Unit of competency
OAC65	MSL954003	Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples	90	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AF144	MSLSS00003	Histotechnology Skill Set	Skill set