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Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Course Code MSL30122

VET Delivered to Secondary Students

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills provides secondary school students skills in maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs.

Career Opportunities

  • entry-level positions in laboratory operations
  • laboratory technicians
  • instrument operators

Pathway to further studies

  • MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.

Studying the Certificate III in Laboratory Skills at Holmesglen

This course is suitable if you have an interest in biological testing, biotechnology, chemical testing, environmental monitoring, food testing, and pathology testing.<p>During this course, you will complement and expand your scientific studies by gaining the practical skills and knowledge to assist in collecting and preparing samples to carry out, measure, and record results associated with the day-to-day operations within a chemical, biological, and physical testing laboratory.<p>You will also learn how to prepare cultures, perform sterile techniques, and assist with field work.<p>The course is delivered in state-of-the-art laboratories at our Moorabbin campus, where you will have access to equipment that can usually only be found in a technical setting.

Entry Requirements

When undertaking the course, you must be enrolled as a VCE or V\CEstudent.<p>All applicants must complete a Screening Assessment. This is to determine that the learner has appropriate interest and motivation to participate in the course, as well as the necessary numeracy and literacy levels.
There are no prerequisites for this qualification.
When undertaking the course, you must be enrolled as a VCE or VCE VM student.<p>All applicants must complete a Screening Assessment. This is to determine that the learner has appropriate interest and motivation to participate in the course, as well as the necessary numeracy and literacy levels.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

Wednesdays 1.30pm - 5pm
Unit code Unit name
MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
MSL922002 Record and present data
Unit code Unit name
MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973015 Prepare culture media
MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
MSL973025 Perform basic tests
MSL973026 Prepare working solutions
MSL953005 Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Please contact your secondary school for information on how to apply.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will receive a statement for the MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.

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Fees

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