Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
| 2025-04-01 | - |
| 2025-07-01 | - |
| 2026-02-01 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | - |
| 2026-07-01 | - |
| 2027-02-01 | - |
| 2027-04-01 | - |
| 2027-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
MSL20122 - Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
The Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement is a nationally recognised course that provides fundamental skills applicable to various industries like construction, manufacturing, resources, and the environment. This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of sampling and measurement activities as part of laboratory, production or field operations.
Overview
This course is designed to equip students with hands-on training in essential sampling and measurement techniques, kickstarting their career in science. Job roles include samplers and testers, production personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers, and sample couriers.
Career Opportunities
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.
Structure & Availability
The course structure includes:
- Core units:
- MSL923: Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
- MSL924: Record and present data
- MSL925: Work within a laboratory or field workplace
- Elective units:
- MSL926: Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
- MSMENV272: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- MSL927: Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
- MSL928: Collect routine site samples
- MSL929: Handle and transport samples or equipment
The course is available in different modes, including:
- Standard Course: One (1) year
- Start TAFE Now (STN) High School Year 11: One (1) year
- Start TAFE Now (STN) High School Year 12: One (1) year
Requirements
There are no entry requirements for MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement. However, students are required to have completed the online assessment pre-enrolment in the form of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy assessment or to have completed an equal or higher-level course.
Fees & Scholarships
The course fee is $0$3,496 (2025 indicative range). Subsidies reduce the cost of tuition fees for TAFE courses, reducing the amount of money students need to pay. Eligibility and conditions apply.
How to Apply
To apply for the course, students need to:
- Check they meet the course requirements
- Get a Unique Student Identifier
- Supply their Start TAFE Now Application Documents
- Submit their application
- Complete their bksb testing