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If you thrive on detail, precision and process and have an affinity for all things STEM, a career in laboratory science could be for you. Learn industry-standard laboratory techniques, such as specimen processing, testing, data analysis, fieldwork and reporting. Apply your technical, analytical and data collating skills towards food, medical, biological or chemical industries.
Laboratory Skills
If you thrive on detail, precision and process and have an affinity for all things STEM, a career in laboratory science could be for you. Learn industry-standard laboratory techniques, such as specimen processing, testing, data analysis, fieldwork and reporting. Apply your technical, analytical and data collating skills towards food, medical, biological or chemical industries. more...
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Certificate IIILaboratory Skills
MSL30122-01Kick start your laboratory operations career and build the confidence and skills to safely perform basic tests in a laboratory. Learn to work as part of a team to prepare and test samples, present data findings and follow scientific procedures.
Laboratory Technology
Discover the world of laboratory technology. Learn laboratory procedures and techniques, as well as the knowledge to process data and test a range of samples across food, medical, biological and chemical industries. more...
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Certificate IVLaboratory Techniques
MSL40122-01Launch your laboratory operations career with the skills you need to become a technical assistant or laboratory technician. Learn to perform basic pathology, chemistry and food tests and procedures as you work safely in a laboratory environment.
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DiplomaLaboratory Technology (Food)
MSL50122-04Combine your passion for food with your interest in laboratory operations as you launch into the exciting world of food science. Gain the specialist skills to handle and analyse food samples using a range of testing equipment and report the results.
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DiplomaLaboratory Technology (Pathology)
MSL50122-03Embark on a rewarding career in medical diagnostics as a laboratory technical officer or technical assistant and make a real difference in patients’ lives. Gain an understanding of how disease states in the body are diagnosed and treated.
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DiplomaLaboratory Technology (Chemistry)
MSL50122-02Further your career in the laboratory operations industry as a qualified laboratory technical officer or technician. Develop the skills and knowledge to work safely in a laboratory environment and perform a variety of analytical chemistry lab tasks.
Pathology
Use your methodical mind, ethical approach and ability to take direction when you study a TAFE NSW pathology course. Learn how to perform, prepare and dispatch samples for medical purposes in this evolving and growing scientific field. more...
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Certificate IIIPathology Collection
HLT37215-01Challenge yourself with a rewarding career in pathology when you gain the skills to work as a phlebotomist or pathology collector. Work with specialised equipment, provide support to your patients as you take samples for pathology tests and play a vital role in the health care system.
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Certificate IIIPathology Assistance
HLT37415-01Set yourself up to play an important role in the growing health and community services industry. Build essential skills to work in pathology labs, GP clinics and medical centres, as a pathology assistant, specimen reception staff member or biomedical laboratory assistant.