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Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement

National ID: MSL20122 | State ID: BIX8

This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of sampling and measurement activities as part of laboratory, production or field operations in the construction, manufacturing, resources and environmental industry sectors. Job roles include samplers and testers, production personnel, plant operators, production operators, field assistants, drivers and sample couriers.

Samplers and testers conduct limited sampling and testing as part of their duties in a particular industry. You will gain the following range of skills:

  • Follow set procedures to sample raw materials and products
  • May package, label, store and transport samples
  • Use simple equipment (hydrometers, thermometers and pH meters) to make measurements and perform basic tests that take a short time and involve a narrow range of variables and easily recognised control limits
  • May make visual inspection of products and packaging.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

National ID: MSL50122 | State ID: BIX5

Gain complex skills in laboratory technologies

This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to use laboratory application software, plan and conduct laboratory/field work and communicate and provide information to customers. You will also be able to specialise in a diverse range of industries including chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological, and environmental fields.

Gain these skills

  • Analyse, process and interpret data
  • Report results
  • Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Chemistry Technician | Earth Science Technician | Life Science Technician | School Laboratory Technician

Other job titles may include:

  • Technical Laboratory Officer | Technical Assistant
  • Laboratory Assistant | Laboratory Technician
  • Instrument Operator

Further Study Option(s)

This course may provide university entry.

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

National ID: MSL40122 | State ID: BIX6

Build on your Certificate III in Laboratory Skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, standardisation and use of solutions.  Gain on the job skills that will stay with you for your entire career.

Gain these skills

  • process and interpret data
  • maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
  • apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
  • maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
  • receive and prepare samples for testing
  • prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
  • use laboratory application software
  • prepare working solutions
  • perform aseptic techniques
  • perform microscopic examination
  • perform microbiological tests

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Medical Laboratory Technician | Technician | Instrument Operator

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

National ID: MSL30122 | State ID: BIX7

Launch your career in science with this entry-level course that qualifies you to work as a laboratory assistant in food technology, pathology, schools or trades.

Gain these skills

  • collect and prepare samples
  • measure and record the results of experiments
  • maintain and work in a laboratory in the physical, chemical, biological and life sciences

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Science Technicians

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

National ID: MSL50118 | State ID: BDV4

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Medical Laboratory Technician | Chemistry Technician | Earth Science Technician | Life Science Technician | School Laboratory Technician

Further Study Option(s)

This course may provide university entry

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

National ID: MSL40118 | State ID: BDV3

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Chemistry Technician Assistant | Earth Science Technician Assistant | Life Science Technician Assistant | School Laboratory Technician | Medical Laboratory Technician

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course overview

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

National ID: MSL30118 | State ID: BDV6

Are you a budding scientist?

Launch your career in science with this entry-level course that qualifies you to work as a laboratory assistant in food technology, pathology, schools or trades.

Gain these skills:

  • collect and prepare samples
  • measure and record the results of experiments
  • maintain and work in a laboratory in the physical, chemical, biological and life sciences

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Chemistry Technician Assistant | Earth Science Technician Assistant | Life Science Technician Assistant | School Laboratory Technician | Other Science Technicians

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques 

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

National ID: MSL40118 | State ID: BDV3

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Chemistry Technician Assistant | Earth Science Technician Assistant | Life Science Technician Assistant | School Laboratory Technician | Medical Laboratory Technician

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

East Perth

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
East Perth Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Murdoch

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Murdoch Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

National ID: MSL50118 | State ID: BDV4

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Medical Laboratory Technician | Chemistry Technician | Earth Science Technician | Life Science Technician | School Laboratory Technician

Further Study Option(s)

This course may provide university entry

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

East Perth

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
East Perth Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Murdoch

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Murdoch Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

National ID: MSL30118 | State ID: BDV6

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Chemistry Technician Assistant | Earth Science Technician Assistant | Life Science Technician Assistant | School Laboratory Technician | Other Science Technicians

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

East Perth

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
East Perth One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Murdoch

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Murdoch One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

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