Course details
The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills is a general prevocational qualification aimed for inclusion as a school program (VCE or VCAL) or as an entry point into the industry. This course is designed to provide entry level technical training in laboratory skills across a range of industries. It will also assist you in making an informed decision as to whether or not you would like to pursue a career within the science industry.
Units 1 and 2 of the program include occupational health and safety awareness, recording and presenting data, planning and conducting laboratory/field work, performing a range of basic laboratory tests and maintaining the laboratory fit for purpose. Units 3 and 4 offer scored assessment that contributes to a student’s ATAR. Units in the second year of this qualification include perform aseptic techniques, contributing to the achievement of quality objectives, preparing working solutions and culture media and performing microscopic examinations. The Units 3 and 4 of the VCE VET Laboratory Skills are not designed as stand- alone units.
What employment opportunities will I have?
The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills can provide entry level employment as a sampler or tester, or laboratory/field assistant.
Accreditation
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
What further study options will I have?
You may be eligible to progress to a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, Diploma of Laboratory Technology or Higher Education qualifications (Degree or Associate Degree qualifications).
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