Science Technicians Nec

Overview

This occupation group covers Science Technicians not elsewhere classified. Occupations include: Calibration Technician; Fibre Technologist; Optics Technical Officer; Physics Technical Officer; Textile Technical Officer

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Tasks

  • preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
  • collecting information and samples
  • conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
  • presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
  • performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements
  • controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
  • checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment
  • participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
  • preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

12 courses found.

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MSL60122: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL60118: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL60122 : Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL50122: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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User Choice Program (Subsidy)
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MSL50118: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50122 : Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL40122: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy) , User Choice Program (Subsidy)
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MSL40118: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40122 : Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL30122: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy) , Fee Free TAFE (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy)
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MSL30118: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy) , Fee Free TAFE (Subsidy) , Free training for Apprenticeships (Subsidy)
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MSL30122 : Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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FBP50321: Diploma of Artisan Cheesemaking
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FBP40621: Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products
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11217NAT: Diploma of Forensic Identification (insert stream)
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10837NAT: Certificate IV in Biometric Technologies
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