Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
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 tesing. 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.
| National Code | MSL40118 |
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| Study Areas |
Laboratory Sciences |
| Study Level | Certificate IV |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | FT: 12 months |
| Course Type | Victorian TAFE Course |
| Campuses | Box Hill Campus |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Annual Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $4,800.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $960.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $17,600.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $1,280.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $100.00 |
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
February and July
FT: 12 months
PT: 18 months (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input)
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 the Institute and CAE 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.
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.
VTAC and direct entry
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for employment opportunities as a laboratory technician or technical officer in a science-based industry.
Completion of 15 units (including 5 core and 10 elective units).
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| MSL934006 | APPLY QUALITY SYSTEM AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES | 80.0 |
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| MSL944002 | MAINTAIN LABORATORY OR FIELD WORKPLACE SAFETY | 50.0 |
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| MSL953003 | RECEIVE AND PREPARE SAMPLES FOR TESTING | 30.0 |
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| MSL973016 | PERFORM ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES | 40.0 |
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| MSL973019 | PERFORM MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION | 40.0 |
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| MSL974022 | UNDERTAKE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD-BASED MONITORING | 80.0 |
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| MSL934004 | MAINTAIN AND CALIBRATE INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT | 60.0 |
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| MSL924003 | PROCESS AND INTERPRET DATA | 70.0 |
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| MSL924004 | USE LABORATORY APPLICATION SOFTWARE | 60.0 |
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| MSL974017 | PREPARE, STANDARDISE AND USE SOLUTIONS | 100.0 |
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| MSL974019 | PERFORM CHEMICAL TESTS AND PROCEDURES | 100.0 |
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| MSL974021 | PERFORM BIOLOGICAL PROCEDURES | 130.0 |
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| MSL975029 | PERFORM HISTOLOGICAL TESTS | 200.0 |
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| MSL975035 | PERFORM MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS | 140.0 |
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