Laboratory Skills courses

• Certificate III Laboratory Skills

  MSL30118-01

  Gain the skills to become a laboratory technician in the fascinating fields of food science, pathology, chemistry and more. Train and work in contemporary laboratories as you prepare and test samples, solve problems, present data and contribute to important research.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • Biological testing technical assistant
    Environmental field assistant (sample testing)
    Laboratory assistant
    Environmental testing technical assistant
    Construction materials testing technical assistant
    Water quality laboratory assistant
    Food testing laboratory assistant
    School laboratory technician
    Polymer testing laboratory assistant

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• Certificate IV Laboratory Techniques

  MSL40118-01

  Gain the skills to become a laboratory assistant or laboratory technician in a wide range of fields from biological to polymer testing. Learn fundamental laboratory procedures in state-of-the-art facilities while you solve new problems and test different theories every day.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • Biological testing technical assistant
    Environmental field assistant (sample testing)
    Laboratory assistant
    Environmental testing technical assistant
    Construction materials testing technical assistant
    Water quality laboratory assistant
    Food testing laboratory assistant
    School laboratory technician
    Polymer testing laboratory assistant

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• Diploma Laboratory Technology (Food)

  MSL50118-05

  Develop your laboratory skills and prepare for a career as a laboratory officer or technician in the fascinating food manufacturing sector. Support consumers’ health and safety by ensuring food and its packaging meet quality standards and regulation requirements.

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  • That you hold a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, evidenced by a transcript or
    That you hold a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, in a relevant science discipline, evidenced by a transcript or
    That you hold equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant science discipline, emphasising your experience in food related laboratory work

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  • technical officer pathology
    biotechnology technical officer
    laboratory technical officer
    forensic science technician
    calibration technician
    manufacturing testing technical officer
    food laboratory technical officer
    mineral assay technical officer.

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• Diploma Laboratory Technology (Chemistry)

  MSL50118-07

  Develop the skills to conduct a range of scientific tests as a qualified laboratory technician, unsupervised. Solve complex problems for a range of industries including healthcare, food safety and pathology and contribute to fascinating research in these areas.

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  • That you have achieved the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate or
    That you have completed a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant science discipline as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate or
    That you have equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant science discipline as evidenced by a resume highlighting your experience in the area

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  • technical officer – pathology
    biotechnology technical officer
    laboratory technical officer
    forensic science technician
    calibration technician
    manufacturing testing technical officer
    food laboratory technical officer
    mineral assay technical officer

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• Diploma Laboratory Technology (Pathology)

  MSL50118-06

  Enter the evolving and vital medical laboratory world and gain the skills to become a laboratory technician or officer. Test for medical diagnoses, contribute to important medical and scientific studies, and help people and doctors make informed health decisions.

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  • That you have achieved the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or
    That you have achieved a Certificate IV, or higher level qualification, in a relevant science discipline, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or
    Equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant science discipline to any of the above qualifications, as outlined in your resume

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  • technical officer pathology
    biotechnology technical officer
    food laboratory technical officer
    medical laboratory technician.

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