Get job ready skills to start working in a lab or as a testing technician, for a great future career.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will get you job ready to work as a laboratory assistant or tester in a range of industries including food manufacturing; mining; pharmaceutical and agriculture to name just a few!
You'll gain practical skills and knowledge required to record and present data; plan and conduct laboratory or fieldwork; collect routine site samples; and perform basic technical tests. You'll also learn about working in a laboratory environment, and workplace safety and health.
What a great way to start an exciting career! Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
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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. You will gain the following range of skills:
- 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.
The student will gain skills in:
- Following set procedures to measure and sample groundwater
- Packaging, labelling, storing and transporting samples and equipment
- Use of basic water testing equipment to make measurements and perform basic tests that take a short time and involve a narrow range of variables and easily recognised control limits.
- Use of basic water extraction equipment to remove water from bores.
- Undertaking visual inspections of water resources and groundwater equipment.
- Collecting, recording and storing data and records for observations and measurements
- Planning fieldwork activities
The Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement is designed for individuals who are eager to gain practical skills and foundational knowledge in laboratory operations. This course covers essential topics such as collecting and preparing samples, performing basic laboratory tests, and understanding workplace safety and environmental regulations. Students will receive hands-on training using industry-standard equipment, providing them with the experience needed to excel in various scientific and technical fields. Ideal for those looking to start a career in laboratories, environmental monitoring, food testing, and more, this course is the perfect stepping stone into the world of science and technology
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.