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Unspecified Code Applied Science Laboratory Techniques

Unspecified Code Applied Science Laboratory Techniques

Accredited course
National Code:
State Code:
9666
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/09/1995
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
AQF Level
Unspecified Code
Nominal Hours
1360
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
10/04/1997
Expiry Date
31/12/1997
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To provide comprehensive training in laboratory techniques, with supporting
theoretical knowledge, for those seeking employment as (or promotion to) the
position of Senior Technician, Supervising Technician, Technical Officer or
Laboratory Manager in a scientific laboratory. The course is designed, with
sufficient flexibility, to service a diverse range of industries, and enable
individuals to select subjects appropriate to their current or anticipated
employment in chemical, biological, physical, geological or environmental
scientific laboratories.

Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
67521 Computer Applications (Science) 34 Module
51507 Computing Introduction 001 34 Module
67545 Laboratory Management 34 Module
67523 Laboratory Practice 136 Module
58638 Laboratory Procedures 68 Module
67522 Laboratory Supervision 34 Module
53224 Statistics 101 34 Module
53225 Statistics 102 34 Module
2. ELECTIVES

1 Students must choose electives to total 952 hours for the whole course. 2 In addition to the minimum hours specified in each of the elective groups, students should choose electives from: - Group 3 or 4 - to total 68 hours - Group 4 or 5 - to total 68 hours. 3 There are no Group 2 electives. Group: 01 Min Required Hours: 136.00

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
47618 Biology 1 68 Module
54380 Chemistry 1 68 Module
45941 Ecology - Introduction 34 Module
56182 Geology 1 70 Module
55718 Physics 1 68 Module
3. ELECTIVES

Group: 03 Min Required Hours: 136.00

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
54496 Assaying 1a 68 Module
54502 Assaying 1b 144 Module
47636 Biology 2 68 Module
54399 Chemistry 2 68 Module
45959 Environmental Management 68 Module
56191 Geology 2 70 Module
57714 Marine Biology 2 51 Module
55754 Physics 2 68 Module
4. ELECTIVES

Group: 04 Min Required Hours: 102.00

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
67539 Aquaculture Equipment and Maintenance 51 Module
67537 Aquaculture Techniques 1 34 Module
47964 Biochemistry 1 34 Module
67531 Biological Laboratory Techniques 34 Module
45719 Cereal Chemistry 68 Module
67530 Chemical Laboratory Techniques 34 Module
67529 Chromatography 34 Module
67541 Corrosion Technology 1 68 Module
47593 Ecology 68 Module
67534 Electronic Skills 34 Module
56234 Field Techniques 68 Module
67533 Geological Laboratory Techniques 68 Module
45658 Grain Sampling 102 Module
67535 Instrument Interfacing 34 Module
34346 Mineral Dressing 102 Module
41000 Mining 1a 34 Module
41001 Mining 1b 34 Module
54487 Organic Chemistry 1 34 Module
67536 Paints and Formulation Testing 68 Module
54469 Pharmaceutical Techniques 2 102 Module
67527 Photography and Microscopy 34 Module
67532 Physical Laboratory Techniques 34 Module
34355 Quarrying 1 102 Module
67504 Sampling Methods 34 Module
67528 Spectrophotometry 34 Module
67561 Sterilisation Technology 1b 51 Module
67510 Used Oil Analysis 68 Module
67540 Water Quality Testing 68 Module
67502 Workshop Skills 34 Module
5. ELECTIVES

Group: 05 Min Required Hours: 238.00

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
55985 Acoustics 34 Module
62187 Air Pollution Monitoring 68 Module
54584 Analytical Chemistry (Inorganic) 34 Module
54593 Analytical Chemistry (Organic) 34 Module
67538 Aquaculture Techniques 2 43 Module
47812 Biochemical Techniques 34 Module
67552 Cell and Tissue Culture 34 Module
67548 Corrosion Technology 2 68 Module
37576 Digital Electronics 34 Module
67550 Electrochemistry 34 Module
67557 Electronic Principles 68 Module
37549 Electronic Workshop 1 34 Module
37558 Electronic Workshop 2 34 Module
56358 Geophysics 1 68 Module
67551 Haematology 34 Module
47830 Histological Techniques 34 Module
67553 Immunology 34 Module
67558 Metallurgical Chemistry 34 Module
47803 Microbiological Techniques 34 Module
56010 Mineral Analysis 34 Module
41048 Mining 2a 34 Module
41049 Mining 2b 34 Module
56331 Mining Minerals and Fuels in Wa 68 Module
67559 Modern Formulated Products 68 Module
55806 Noise Control 34 Module
55790 Noise Evaluation 34 Module
56304 Palaeontology 1 68 Module
55930 Photographic Recording 34 Module
54557 Principles of Sampling 34 Module
51510 Programming (Basic) 001 68 Module
67556 Radiation Monitoring 34 Module
67554 Radioisotope Techniques 34 Module
55949 Specialised Microscopes 34 Module
55921 Spectrometric Methods 1 34 Module
55967 Spectrometric Methods 2 34 Module
55976 Transducers 34 Module
62170 Water Pollution Monitoring 68 Module
67555 X-ray Analysis 34 Module
6. ELECTIVES

Group: 06 Min Required Hours: 204.00

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
54511 Assaying 2a 51 Module
54520 Assaying 2b 51 Module
54539 Assaying 3a 51 Module
54548 Assaying 3b 51 Module
47610 Biology 3a 51 Module
47611 Biology 3b 51 Module
54007 Chemistry 3a 51 Module
54008 Chemistry 3b 51 Module
56289 Geology 3a 68 Module
56298 Geology 3b 68 Module
55519 Physics 3a 51 Module
55520 Physics 3b 51 Module
56340 Resource Utilisation 68 Module
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
9612 5966 Diploma of Technology (Applied Science) Accredited course
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