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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.

On completion of this qualification you will gain practical skills in collecting and preparing samples, as well as carrying out, measuring and recording the results of experiments. This qualification will give you skills in maintaining and working in a laboratory in the physical, chemical, biological and life sciences.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Other job titles may include:

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

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

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
View this course on South Regional Tafe's website

Bunbury

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Bunbury One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Apply now
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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

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

National ID: MSL50118 | State ID: BDV4

Gain complex skills in laboratory technologies

Learn 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. This course will also teach you how to analyse, process and interpret data, report results and apply quality system and continuous improvement processes.

You will also be able to specialise in a diverse range of industries including chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological and environmental fields.

Job titles may include: Medical Laboratory Technician | Chemistry Technician | Earth Science Technician | Life Science Technician | School Laboratory Technician

Further Study Option(s)

This course may provide university entry

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Employment outcomes resulting from this qualification may include technical officers, laboratory technicians, analysts and similar personnel.

Further Study Option(s)

University

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on Central Regional Tafe's website

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute Two semesters No No selection criteria
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
Apply now
Print PDF

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

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

National ID: MSL40118 | State ID: BDV3

Further develop your practical laboratory skills

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. This qualification will give you the skills to work as a technical assistant, technician or instrument operator.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Other job titles may include:

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

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on Central Regional Tafe's website

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

  • 12 months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute 12 months No No selection criteria
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
View this course on South Regional Tafe's website

Bunbury

  • No duration set
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Bunbury No duration set No No selection criteria
Apply now
Print PDF

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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