MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Learn from highly trained lecturers in our well equipped facilities
Gain essential laboratory skills such as maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
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When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.
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A hands on career where you can help to make a difference
This qualification provides you with essential laboratory skills needed to carry out recording and measurement of results and assisting in collecting and preparing of samples. You will learn skills in maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs.
Your Certificate III in Laboratory Skills is flexible and available in class or via a traineeship so you can fit study around your life and not the other way around.
Studying at North Metropolitan TAFE you will experience our well equipped facilities and learn from highly trained lecturers who'll give you the best shot at a variety of careers in science and laboratory operations.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
- Laboratory practices and equipment
- Prepare cultures
- Perform sterile techniques
- Assist with field work
I have the following attributes:
- A strong interest in science and chemistry
- Able to adhere to workplace safety standards
- Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team
- Normal colour vision
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Semester 1, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,101.60 + Resource fee $410.00 )
(Tuition fee* $326.40 + Resource fee $410.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills |
| MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
| MSL922002 | Record and present data |
| MSL933009 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
| MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL914002 | Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations |
| MSL953005 | Receive and prepare samples for testing |
| MSL954005 | Prepare mineral samples for analysis |
| MSL973022 | Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
| MSL973025 | Perform basic tests |
| MSL973026 | Prepare working solutions |
| MSL973027 | Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
| MSL973028 | Perform microscopic examination |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,101.60 + Resource fee $410.00 )
(Tuition fee* $326.40 + Resource fee $410.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills |
| MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
| MSL922002 | Record and present data |
| MSL933009 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
| MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL914002 | Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations |
| MSL953005 | Receive and prepare samples for testing |
| MSL954005 | Prepare mineral samples for analysis |
| MSL973022 | Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
| MSL973025 | Perform basic tests |
| MSL973026 | Prepare working solutions |
| MSL973027 | Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
| MSL973028 | Perform microscopic examination |
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