Overview
Performs laboratory tests on organic and inorganic chemicals, analyses test data and carries out technical functions in support of Chemists or Chemical Engineers in a wide variety of areas such as fuels, agricultural products, food, pharmaceuticals, paints, metals, plastics, textiles, detergents, paper, fertilisers and cosmetics.
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
Alternative Titles
- Chemistry Technical Officer
Specialisations
- Chemical Instrumentation Officer
- Chemical Process Analyst
- Chemistry Laboratory Technician
- Dairy Laboratory Technician
- Petroleum Laboratory Technician
- Sugar Laboratory Assistant
Related Occupations
- Earth Science Technician
- Hydrographer
- Life Science Technician
- School Laboratory Technician
- Science Technicians Nec
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
33 courses found.
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PML60199: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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PML60104: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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PML50199: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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PML50104: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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PML40199: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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PML40104: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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PML30199: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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PML30104: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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PMA70108: Graduate Certificate in Surface Coating Technology
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MTM30698: Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods Laboratory)
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MSL60122: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management
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MSL60118: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL60116: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL60109: Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
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MSL50122: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50118: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50116: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL50109: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
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MSL40122: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40118: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40116: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL40109: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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MSL30122: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30118: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30116: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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MSL30109: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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80759ACT: Course in Histology Techniques
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5966: Diploma of Technology (Applied Science)
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50653: Certificate IV in Analytical Chemistry
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13742WA: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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12848WA: Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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12845WA: Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques
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12844WA: Certificate II in Laboratory Skills
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