Laboratory Technology

This qualification reflects the use of workers who employ a selection of lab technologies to run scientific-technical evaluations in most industry sectors, using specialist technical understanding. They run a vast assortment of routine and complex, meticulous evaluations where atypical samples may be engaged and the instrumentation used features a wide range of operating factors. Workers communicate sample requirements into additional employees and may liaise with providers to purge merchandise nonconformance. They could also demonstrate methods to train and others associates to collect samples and run basic tests reliably.Workers result in the modification of normal operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise processes when necessary, they could possibly also provide a role in the planning of monitoring and schedules of resources in their work field. Work is completed according to established procedures, usually under the administration of quality or laboratory managers, or scientific/medical professionals.No licensing or certification conditions exist during publication.

Entry within this qualification is offered to individuals who:Require a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniquesorhold a relevant Certificate IV or higher level qualification in a suitable science disciplineorcan demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills at a related science discipline into any of the aforementioned credentials.