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.

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.