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Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

  • Certificate

Turn your love of science into a career in laboratory technology with this qualification.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
MSL30122, 112031F
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$6,402 per year / $7,127 total
International Fees
$6,402 per year / $7,127 total

About this course

Turn your love of science into a career in laboratory technology with this qualification. Learn the essential laboratory skills required to carry out recording and measurement of results and assist in the collection and preparation of samples.

During your studies you will learn skills to maintain a laboratory, conduct routine sampling and testing, prepare cultures, perform sterile techniques, record data, and use laboratory computing programs. You will learn about occupational health and safety (OHS) and assist with field work.

After completing this course, you will have the foundation skills to continue into the MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

East Perth

Murdoch

Perth

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Field Assistant
  • Instrument Operator
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Sampler and Tester
Career opportunities
  • Field Assistant
  • Instrument Operator
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Sampler and Tester
  • Field Assistant
  • Instrument Operator
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Sampler and Tester
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 are comprised of 5 core units and 8 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • BSBCMM211
      Apply communication skills
    • MSL913004
      Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
    • MSL922002
      Record and present data
    • MSL933009
      Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
    • MSL943004
      Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • MSL914002
      Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
    • MSL953005
      Receive and prepare samples for testing
    • MSL954005
      Prepare mineral samples for analysis
    • MSL973022
      Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
    • MSL973025
      Perform basic tests
    • MSL973026 Prepare working solutions
    • MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
    • MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination