MSL20122 - Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
Overview
Start your scientific journey with the Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement. Acquire fundamental skills applicable to various industries like construction, manufacturing, resources, and the environment. Get hands-on training in essential sampling and measurement techniques to kickstart your career in science.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of sampling and measurement activities as part of laboratory, production or field operations in the construction, manufacturing, resources and environmental industry sectors. Job roles include samplers and testers, production personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers and sample couriers.
Samplers and testers conduct limited sampling and testing as part of their duties in a particular industry. They use a restricted range of skills and operational knowledge to perform tasks and do not generally work inside a laboratory.
They:
- follow set procedures to sample raw materials and products
- may package, label, store and transport samples
- use simple equipment (hydrometers, thermometers and pH meters) to make measurements and perform basic tests that take a short time and involve a narrow range of variables and easily recognised control limits
- may make visual inspection of products and packaging.
In some industry sectors (for example, mineral assay) this work forms a whole job role.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This is a nationally recognised course.
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Career Opportunities
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of sampling and measurement activities as part of laboratory, production or field operations in the construction, manufacturing, resources and environmental industry sectors. Job roles include samplers and testers, production personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers and sample couriers.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course
Duration:One (1) year
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
| MSL922002 | Record and present data |
| MSL912002 | Work within a laboratory or field workplace |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSL933009 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
| MSL952003 | Collect routine site samples |
| MSL952004 | Handle and transport samples or equipment |
Start TAFE Now (STN) High School Year 11
Duration:One (1) year
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSL912002 | Work within a laboratory or field workplace |
| MSL922002 | Record and present data |
| MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSL952004 | Handle and transport samples or equipment |
| MSL952003 | Collect routine site samples |
| MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSL933009 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
Start TAFE Now (STN) High School Year 12
Duration:One (1) year
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSL912002 | Work within a laboratory or field workplace |
| MSL922002 | Record and present data |
| MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSL952004 | Handle and transport samples or equipment |
| MSL952003 | Collect routine site samples |
| MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSL933009 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
Start TAFE Now (STN) High School Year 11
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| February, 2025 | Mixed Mode |
| April, 2025 | Mixed Mode |
| July, 2025 | Mixed Mode |
Start TAFE Now (STN) High School Year 12
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| February, 2025 | Mixed Mode |
| April, 2025 | Mixed Mode |
Standard Course
| Bundaberg - Cohort 2 July 2024 students | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bundaberg |
| Room | Room TBA |
| Start Date | 31/03/2025 |
| End Date | 31/03/2025 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 5:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Students should check with the CQUniversity teaching staff prior to attending, to ensure they attend the correct Residential School. | |
| Bundaberg - Cohort 1 February 2025 students | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bundaberg |
| Room | Room TBA |
| Start Date | 15/07/2025 |
| End Date | 15/07/2025 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 5:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Students should check with the CQUniversity teaching staff prior to attending, to ensure they attend the correct Residential School. | |
| Mackay - Cohort 2 July 2024 students | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mackay Ooralea |
| Room | Room TBA |
| Start Date | 19/05/2025 |
| End Date | 19/05/2025 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 5:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Students should check with the CQUniversity teaching staff prior to attending, to ensure they attend the correct Residential School. | |
| Mackay - Cohort 1 February 2025 students | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mackay Ooralea |
| Room | Room TBA |
| Start Date | 21/07/2025 |
| End Date | 21/07/2025 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 5:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Students should check with the CQUniversity teaching staff prior to attending, to ensure they attend the correct Residential School. | |
| Rockhampton - Cohort 2 July 2024 students | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton North |
| Room | Room TBA |
| Start Date | 31/03/2025 |
| End Date | 31/03/2025 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 5:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Students should check with the CQUniversity teaching staff prior to attending, to ensure they attend the correct Residential School. | |
| Rockhampton - Cohort 1 February 2025 students | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton North |
| Room | Room TBA |
| Start Date | 22/07/2025 |
| End Date | 22/07/2025 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 5:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Students should check with the CQUniversity teaching staff prior to attending, to ensure they attend the correct Residential School. | |
Requirements
There are no entry requirements for MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement.
Students are required to have completed the literacy and numeracy assessment pre-enrolment in the form of the Basic Key Skills Builder online literacy and numeracy assessment or to have completed an equal or higher level course.
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