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Diploma of Laboratory Technology

  • Diploma

This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests in most industry sectors, utilising specialist technical knowledge..

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
MSL50122
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests in most industry sectors, utilising specialist technical knowledge.

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Learn to analyse, process and interpret data, report results and apply quality system and continuous improvement processes. Your skills will be transferable across a range of industries such as chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological and environmental fields.

Entry requirements

To gain entrance into this Diploma qualification you need to have:

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent
OR
a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification in a relevant science discipline*
OR
demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant science discipline*.

Please note the following units in this course have specific mandatory pre-requisites which all students must have successfully completed before commencing study:

MSL975062 - Perform microbiological tests , pre-requisite units:
  • MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
  • MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination

MSL975063 - Perform haematological tests, pre-requisite unit:
  • MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination

MSL925006 Analyse data and report results, pre-requisite unit:
  • MSL924005 Process and Interpret data

MSL975069 Apply routine spectrometric techniques,
MSL975066 - Apply routine chromatographic techniques pre-requisite unit:
  • MSL974019 Perform chemical tests and procedures

*If you do not have a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, this Diploma qualification may take 3 semesters to complete.

Study locations

Murdoch

What you will learn

  • use laboratory application software
  • plan and conduct laboratory/field work
  • communicate and provide information to customers
  • analyse, process and interpret data
  • report results
  • apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

Career pathways

  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Science Technician

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