Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food)

The nationally recognised Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food) develops your laboratory skills and prepares you for a career as a laboratory officer or technician in the fascinating food manufacturing sector. Support consumers health and safety by ensuring food meets regulation requirements.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

• Process and interpret data
• Use laboratory application software
• Analyse data and report results
• Conduct sensory analysis
• Provide input to production trials

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

• The ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong attention to detail
• An honest and reliable nature
• An interest in scientific details

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course provides you with:

• Experience working in a real laboratory
• Industry networks and connections
• A nationally recognised qualification at Diploma level

Career opportunities:

• 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

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your career further with the:

• Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Chemistry)
• Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology)