Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Certificate

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

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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

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Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Key details

About this course

Entry requirements

Study locations

East Perth

Murdoch

Perth

Career pathways

Course structure