Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
PML50199
C164
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/12/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
This qualification requires competency in THIRTEEN compulsory core units (and any associated sub-units) and a minimum of SEVEN elective units (and associated sub-units). UNIT SPLITTING Many of the Training Package units for this qualification have been split into two or more sub-units. Where splitting has occurred the first sub-units can be identified in the TITLE as "Part x of y PML YYYY xxx A (eg Part 1 of 2 PML DATA 300A plus they have no National ID code. The final sub-unit has been given the standard National ID code and the title of the Training Package Unit. The total hours of all the sub-units is equivalent to the hours assigned for the whole unit in the WA Implementation Kit. A student must be assessed as competent in ALL the related sub-units before achieving competency in the final sub-unit. Sub-units may be assessed sequentially or concurrently. THESE CORE UNITS REPRESENT 760 HOURS
2. ELECTIVES
For the Diploma of Laboratory Technology, with no specialisation, candidates must achieve a total of twenty (20) units of competency. In addition to achieving the thirteen (13) compulsory core units listed for all Diplomas, they must achieve a further seven (7) units as follows: Diplomas with defined specialisation streams are available by selecting certain combinations of elective units. Refer to the Qualifications Framework of the Laboratory Operations Training Package for elective stream rules. ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY Achieve a minimum of ONE of the following units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1843 | PMLTEST300A | Perform basic tests | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1842 | Perform Basic Tests (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest300a) | 50 | Module | |
| C1845 | PMLTEST301A | Perform biological laboratory procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1844 | Perform Biological Laboratory Procedures (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest301a) | 40 | Module |
3. ELECTIVE
Achieve SIX elective units including at least FOUR of the following units
4. ELECTIVE
With any balance of electives drawn from units listed below or from the Advanced Diploma in the Training Package PML 99, or from units imported from other Training Packages that satisfy the packaging rules in the Training Package PML 99.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9612 | 5966 | Diploma of Technology (Applied Science) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C730 | PML50104 | Diploma of Laboratory Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is a representation of the qualification PML50199
taken from the Laboratory
Operation Training Package which should be consulted for full
descriptions of its requirements.
PML50199 is accredited until 30/11/2002. Refer to the WA
Implementation Kit which is the source
of WA funded hours and other WA specific instructions.
2. The above model training program is a summary of the qualification
PML 50199 and the total hours
will vary according to the choice of electives.
3. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National
Training Authority. RTOs who
wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by their State
accrediting body.
3. Further information on this qualification is contained in the
Training Package available from
Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9639 9836.
4. This course was entered on to the CMS by Central TAFE on 02/11/2000.
Entry Requirements
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