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 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.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry and Academic Requirements
- English Language Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
16 Aug 2019 at 02:00PM AEST
Intake Dates & Course Length
Full time: 1 year (classes take place on weekdays)
Mode of delivery is face to face. Classes take place on weekdays (Monday - Thursday)
Contact hours are typically 22 hours per week. An additional 22 hours per week of personal study time is typical.
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 and Academic Requirements
International students must have completed an Australian Year 10 or international equivalent with a pass.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from International students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic). A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based, or approved equivalent.
For other accepted tests, please visit the English Language Requirements page.
Applying
International students please apply through:
- an authorised representative in your country
- a Box Hill Institute booth at an education exhibition
- or direct to Box Hill Institute
See how to apply or contact the international office for more information.
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.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
Fees
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Annual Fee |
| International Fee | $15,000.00 |
| 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, 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.
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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