Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Do you have an interest in science and want to improve community wellbeing? Then our laboratory technology course is for you. This course will help you gain the skills and knowledge to work in scientific laboratories that conduct medical testing, biological, chemical or environmental testing.
You will study in a supportive environment with small class sizes. You can expect to learn practical scientific knowledge and technical skills that will expand your interest in science. The learning areas include:
- aseptic techniques and microscopy
- microbiology
- histology
- environmental testing
- molecular biology and electrophoresis
- chemical testing
You’ll learn how to plan and conduct laboratory work, use app software, analyse data and report your results.
Throughout your course, you’ll have the opportunity to use relevant instruments in modern laboratories to strengthen your practical experience. In the final year, you can showcase your laboratory skills to potential employers in our work placement program.
| National Code | MSL50118 |
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| Study Areas |
Laboratory Sciences |
| Study Level | Diploma |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | FT: 2 years, |
| Course Type | Victorian TAFE Course |
| Campuses | Box Hill Campus |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Annual Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $4,496.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $9,356.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $650.00 |
| 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
Full time: 2 years
Part time: 4 years (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input)
Successful completion of MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (CRICOS 098116M), or International equivalent. Relevant senior employment experience in a science industry and can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in any of the above qualifications will be considered.
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.
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for entry into the second year (if eligible) of the Bachelor of Biosecurity which is offered at Box Hill Institute, you will be offered 24 credit points the equivalent of 6 months. Alternatively pathway options may include Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) at RMIT where you will be eligible for 96 credit points; equivalent to 1 year credit transfer.
If you are an Inbound International student, you my wish to apply for entry into Bachelor of Biosecurity as a packaged course.
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 5
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for a range of employment opportunities as a technical officer, laboratory assistant, and scientific officer. Other industry options may include quality assurance in private and government laboratories such as biological, environmental or chemical testing laboratories, secondary schools, medical research and pathology laboratories and pharmaceutical R&D laboratories.
You will complete 15 units including, 5 core and 10 elective units.
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| MSL935007 | MONITOR THE QUALITY OF TEST RESULTS AND DATA | 40.0 |
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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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| MSL925004 | ANALYSE DATA AND REPORT RESULTS | 80.0 |
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| MSL975048 | APPLY ROUTINE SPECTROMETRIC TECHNIQUES | 150.0 |
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| MSL975029 | PERFORM HISTOLOGICAL TESTS | 200.0 |
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| MSL975035 | PERFORM MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS | 140.0 |
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| MSL975039 | APPLY ELECTROPHORETIC TECHNIQUES | 100.0 |
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| MSL975034 | PERFORM MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TESTS AND PROCEDURES | 150.0 |
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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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| MSL954003 | RELATE ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES TO LABORATORY SAMPLES | 100.0 |
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| MSL974017 | PREPARE, STANDARDISE AND USE SOLUTIONS | 100.0 |
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| MSL913004 | PLAN AND CONDUCT LABORATORY/FIELD WORK | 40.0 |
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