Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management - MSL60122
Labtech Training Victoria Pty Ltd
Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS:
This qualification reflects the role of workers who supervise and/or manage laboratory operations within a work area or project team. Job roles include laboratory supervisors, laboratory managers, senior technicians and similar personnel.These individuals are generally responsible for the planning, coordination, quality assurance, recording and reporting of laboratory outputs within their section. This requires significant judgement about work sequences, and choice of appropriate technology and procedures to ensure that products and services meet customer expectations and are provided safely and efficiently in keeping with the enterprise business plan. Under broad direction from scientists/medical staff/engineers, they accept responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the work/functional area.They are often responsible for the effective implementation of operational policies and the technical training of personnel in their work area. They also contribute significantly to the development of these policies through the application of specialised technical knowledge.Work involves multiple and competing demands and frequent interruptions. Immediate decisions are often required. They must be adaptable to deal with the demands brought about by situations involving changes in technology, regularly changing priorities and the demands of clients, suppliers or contractors.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Subjects
- Maintain quality system and continuous improvement processes within work or functional area
- Manage and develop teams
- Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
- Validate test methods
- Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites
- Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures
- Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
- Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
- Manage complex projects
- Maintain compliance in work or functional area
- Schedule laboratory work for a small team
- Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys
- Process and interpret data
- Develop or adapt analyses and procedures
- Analyse data and report results
- Develop and maintain laboratory documentation
- Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
- Conduct an internal audit of the quality system
- Troubleshoot equipment and/or production processes
- Implement and monitor WHS and environmental management systems
- Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties
- Contribute to the development of products or applications
- Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
Standard entry requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:hold a Diploma of Laboratory Technology ORhold a Diploma or higher-level qualification in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) disciplineORcan provide evidence of technical laboratory and managerial or supervisory skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Workplace | Yes |
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