Certificate III in
Laboratory Skills

Upon successful completion, you will receive certification from Box Hill Institute.

Part time: 2 years

VDSS courses follow the same term structure as Secondary Schools

Wednesdays 1:30pm to 5:00pm Box Hill

Applications for VDSS courses are to be submitted directly to your secondary school.  The school will then enrol you in the course.  

This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.

For secondary school students, please speak to your school’s VET coordinator or Careers Counsellor to apply for this course. If you are home schooling, please submit an enquiry online to learn how to apply for this course.

After successful completion, you may be eligible to progress to a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (MSL40118), Diploma of Laboratory Technology (MSL50118) or Higher Education qualifications (degree or associate degree qualifications).

The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30118) may lead you to apply for entry level employment as a sampler or tester or laboratory/field assistant.

On successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for:

• recognition of up to four units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
• Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Laboratory Skills must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study.
• The increment is awarded by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
• Further information can be found on the VTAC website
• Scored assessment is based on the Units 3 and 4 sequence of MSL30118 – Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.

The VCAA strongly recommends 80 hours of structured workplace learning (SWL) placement over the duration of the program.

Please contact your secondary school regarding fees for this program

Closed toe shoes are required at all times. Laboratory coats and personal protective equipment will be provided.