Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Certificate

Build on your Certificate III in Laboratory Skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, standardisation and use of solutions. This qualification will give you the skills to work as a technical assistant, technician or instrument operator..

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

2 semesters full-time

Course Code

MSL40122

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb

About this course

Build on your Certificate III in Laboratory Skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, standardisation and use of solutions. This qualification will give you the skills to work as a technical assistant, technician or instrument operator.

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Entry requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate II or Certificate III

Study locations

Murdoch

What you will learn

process and interpret data
maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
receive and prepare samples for testing
prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
use laboratory application software
prepare working solutions
perform aseptic techniques
perform microscopic examination
perform microbiological tests

Career pathways

Medical Laboratory Technician

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