About the course
About the course
Our laboratory techniques course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to start your career in science. After completing this course, you can work as a technical officer or laboratory technician in a range of science-based industries.
If you like to experiment, then you will get plenty of hands-on experience in our laboratories. You will acquire technical skills and scientific knowledge in microscopy, chemistry, microbiology, histology and environmental testing. In highly practical classes, you will use modern laboratory equipment as you undertake a wide range of analytical testing experiments.
These skills and knowledge will prepare you to work in a range of laboratory environments or you can use this course as your pathway into further studies in science.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
03 Jun 2020 at 02:00PM AEST
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Intake Dates & Course Length
February and July
Full time: 12 months
Part time: 18 months (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input)
Classes will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.
For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page.
Career Outcomes
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for employment opportunities as a laboratory technician or technical officer in a science-based industry.
Entry Requirements
You must have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Pathways & Accreditation
Successful completion will enable you to apply for the final year of the Diploma of Laboratory Technology or apply for entry into one of the science degrees offered at Box Hill Institute or another education provider.
International students: You may wish to apply or package this course with the Diploma of Laboratory Technology or the Bachelor of Biosecurity Science at Box Hill Institute
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Government Subsidised Concessions | Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
| Tuition Fee | $998 | $4,992 | $17,792 |
| Service Fee | $160 | $160 | $160 |
| Core Skills Support Fee | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Material Fee | $1,280 | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Retain Course Items | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Course Estimate | $2,518 | $6,512 | $19,312 |
| Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $2,518 | $6,512 | $19,312 |
Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2020 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
Completion of 15 units (including 5 core and 10 elective units).
- MSL934006 Apply Quality System And Continuous Improvement Processes80.0 hours
- MSL944002 Maintain Laboratory Or Field Workplace Safety50.0 hours
- MSL953003 Receive And Prepare Samples For Testing30.0 hours
- MSL973016 Perform Aseptic Techniques40.0 hours
- MSL973019 Perform Microscopic Examination40.0 hours
- MSL974022 Undertake Environmental Field-Based Monitoring80.0 hours
- MSL954003 Relate Anatomical And Physiological Features To Laboratory Samples100.0 hours
- MSL934004 Maintain And Calibrate Instruments And Equipment60.0 hours
- MSL924003 Process And Interpret Data70.0 hours
- MSL924004 Use Laboratory Application Software60.0 hours
- MSL974017 Prepare, Standardise And Use Solutions100.0 hours
- MSL974019 Perform Chemical Tests And Procedures100.0 hours
- MSL974021 Perform Biological Procedures130.0 hours
- MSL975029 Perform Histological Tests200.0 hours
- MSL975035 Perform Microbiological Tests140.0 hours
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