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MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement

MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement

National ID MSL20122 State ID BIX8

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.

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Overview

Campus Geraldton | Exmouth

When Semester 1, 2025 | Available all year round

Study Mode On campus

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.

 

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2025

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Available all year round, 2025
Where Exmouth
How Classroom VETDSS

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
MSL912002 Work within a laboratory or field workplace $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
MSL922002 Record and present data $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Apply communication skills
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Collect routine site samples
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Take routine site measurements
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Geraldton
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eight (8) units of competence, comprising three (3) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
MSL912002 Work within a laboratory or field workplace $130.00 $38.80 $5.94
MSL922002 Record and present data $195.00 $58.20 $9.27
MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety $130.00 $38.80 $5.94

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
$130.00 $38.80 $5.94
Collect routine site samples
$65.00 $19.40 $2.76
Receive and prepare samples for testing
$130.00 $38.80 $5.94
Take routine site measurements
$130.00 $38.80 $5.94
Perform basic tests
$260.00 $77.60 $12.38

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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