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MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

  • Certificate

Turn your love of science into a career in laboratory technology with this qualification. Learn essential laboratory skills, including recording and measuring results, preparing samples, and maintaining a laboratory. This course provides a foundation for further studies in laboratory techniques.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 0.5 semesters full-time
Course Code
BIX7, 112031F
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$6,570 per year / $6,570 total

About this course

Why choose 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.

Study locations

East Perth

Murdoch

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose 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.

Career pathways

  • Field Assistant
  • Instrument Operator
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Sampler and Tester

Course structure

Core units
  • 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
  • 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
  • MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
  • MSL973025 Perform basic tests
  • MSL973026 Prepare working solutions
  • MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination

Credit for prior study or work

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.

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps:

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

View our TAFE application process page for detailed advice

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