MSL50116 Diploma of
Industries: | Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing , Mining , Public Administration and Safety , Professional, Scientific and Technical Services , Health Care and Social Assistance , Education and Training |
Occupations: | Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians |
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests and sampling in most industry sectors.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include technical officers, laboratory technicians, analysts and similar personnel.
Technical officers conduct a wide range of sampling and testing that requires the application of broad scientific-technical knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas. Although technical officers generally work in a laboratory, they often work closely with personnel in other teams within a section of the workplace.
They may liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot product non-conformance at the direction of laboratory supervisors or managers. They gather information on non-conformance and events that may lead to the modification of workplace procedures. They may also demonstrate methods to others and train them to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably.
The work of technical officers involves frequent peak periods and interruptions. They:
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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