Course Outline

MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Specialisation – Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory
Student Name

Qualification MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology

The following packaging rules apply for completion of this qualification:
Total number of units = 15
Packaging Rules • 5 core units
• 10 elective units
To study this qualification with LTT students will need to:
• Hold a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or a relevant Certificate IV or higher-level
Entry qualification in a relevant science discipline or can demonstrate equivalent skills and
requirements knowledge in a relevant science discipline to any of the above qualifications
• Have access to a computer and the Internet and have basic computer skills
• Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
• Prior to enrolment complete a LLN assessment and Pre-Training Review

Overview of This stream is suitable for laboratory or field assistants/technicians working in the geotechnical and
specialisation construction material testing industry.

This qualification is delivered in the workplace. These students are currently employed on a full time or
Work placement
part time basis. Any changes in the employment status must be reported to LTT. Upon completion of
requirements this qualification students may progress in the pathways stated below.

MSL60118 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations

Study Pathways NOTE: MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification is a pre-requisite
for MSL60118 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations

Employment
Site and Laboratory Technician
outcomes

☒ Face-to-face workplace delivery ☒ On-the-job

Delivery method
☐ Online ☐ Correspondence

There are 920 nominal hours assigned to this Diploma specialisation. This equates to approximately
2-3 hours of study per day. Completion of the full qualification typically takes 12 – 18 months.
Focused training and assessment will be delivered over 12 3.5-hour sessions at your employers
nominated location. Training duration may differ according to prior qualifications and or units of
competency completed. Credit Transfer (CT) of UoC for consideration to be indicated on the Course
Outline. Approved CT stated on individualised Training Plan.
Duration / Amount
Study, training and assessment is comprised of the following components:
of Training
• Face to face workplace delivery
• On-the-job activities and workplace observation
• Workplace implementation
• Self-study and research
• Assessment work
• On-going follow-up support via emails or phone calls.

The following learning resources will be available to ensure students are able to obtain and absorb the
required skills and knowledge required prior to assessment:
Learning
Resources
• Training Plan • Course Outline
• Study Guide for each unit of competency • Access to company policies and procedures
• Contextualised assessments for each unit

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 Course Outline
Units of Competency and Assessment methods
All the units include Knowledge Questions and Practical Tasks.
A Knowledge Questions: Comprises of short questions
Practical Tasks: E. g. written questions, creating checklists, written reports, workplace evidence, scenarios,
B
field work and calculations.
Code Title C E CT
Communication/Organisation

MSL924004 Use laboratory application software ☒ ☐

MSL915003 Provide information to customers ☐ ☒
MSL915004 Schedule laboratory work for a small team ☐ ☒
MSL916008 Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area ☐ ☒

Sampling

MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing ☐ ☒

Calibration

MSL934004 Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment ☒ ☐

Testing

MSL973013 Perform basic tests ☐ ☒

MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials ☐ ☒
MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests ☐ ☒

☐
MSL974026* Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
☒
(∞MSL973022)

☐
MSL975044* Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
☒
(∞MSL973022, ∞MSL974026)

Data

MSL924003 Process and interpret data ☒ ☐

MSL925004* Analyse data and report results (∞MSL924003) ☒ ☐

Quality

MSL935005* Authorise the issue of test results (∞MSL925004) ☐ ☒

MSL935007* Monitor the quality of test results and data (∞MSL924003) ☒ ☐
☐ ☒
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Student ’s Declaration

I confirm that the above has been explained to me and I understand that I have to complete all assessment tasks
to meet the requirements to achieve competencies for this qualification.

Student Name

Signature Date

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