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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Laboratory SkillsCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
4 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
26 Jun 2026Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri afternoonThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
16 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
8 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Enrolment open
Enrolment is open and places are available.
Course fees
$0 to $9,850This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
Work placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Laboratory coat at an estimated cost of $22
Safety goggles at an estimated cost of $10
Scientific calculator at an estimated cost of $22
Access to low heeled fully enclosed leather shoes, personal stationary and a mask (where social distancing is not possible)
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Laboratory Skills qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 units of competency, including 5 core and 8 speciality units.
Core units - 5
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Participate in laboratory or field workplace safetyMSL943004
Apply communication skillsBSBCMM211
Plan and conduct laboratory/field workMSL913004
Record and present dataMSL922002
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Ultimo
TAFE NSW Ultimo and TAFE NSW Haymarket, is located in one of Sydney's strongest education, cultural and entertainment precincts, right in the very heart of the city.
Conveniently surrounded by Central Station, UTS, the ABC, Sydney University, Chinatown and Sydney’s bustling CBD. TAFE NSW Ultimo is the largest TAFE in NSW.
Campus address
651-731 Harris Street Ultimo 2007
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Central Station is 1000 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Automotive repair, paint and trim workshops
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Hair and beauty academy
Laboratories
Photography studios
Specialist technology workshops
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au