Course details
The Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to work as a technical officer or laboratory technician in a range of science based industries. This course is a great entry point for people without any science background or who did not achieve a sufficient ATAR score to enter into further TAFE or Higher Education courses. The program is aligned such that upon successful completion you can articulate directly into the 2nd year of the Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
For people currently employed in industry, you may select from units within this course or the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (subject to pre-requisite arrangements) to up-skill in particular areas important to your workplace.
You will develop technical skills and scientific knowledge for use in generic and/or specific laboratories that may include chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and histology laboratories.
You will learn to process and interpret data, communicate effectively in a workplace environment, apply quality systems and continuous improvement process and perform a range of scientific procedures and examinations.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This qualification may lead to employment as a laboratory technician or technical officer in a science-based industry.
Accreditation
- This course is government accredited and has national recognition
- This course is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
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