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MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

National ID MSL30122 State ID BIX7
Launch your career in science

This entry-level course is the first step to becoming a laboratory assistant in food technology, pathology, schools or trades.

The lecturer team at SM TAFE are professionals in the field, teaching how to maintain and work in a laboratory in physical, chemical, biological and life sciences.

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Image of a person wearing safety glasses and a lab coat. Person is using a baster and test tubes

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more

CampusesMandurah. Murdoch.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode On Campus.

Launch your career in science with this entry-level course that qualifies you to work as a laboratory assistant in food technology, pathology, schools or trades.

 

  • collect and prepare samples
  • measure and record the results of experiments
  • maintain and work in a laboratory in the physical, chemical, biological and life sciences

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • ability to work well with others and good communication skills
  • high level of interest in science and chemistry
  • normal colour vision
  • ability to strictly follow workplace safety standards

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills $56.70 $16.80 $16.25
MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work $64.80 $19.20 $20.00
MSL922002 Record and present data $97.20 $28.80 $25.75
MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives $97.20 $28.80 $28.25
MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety $64.80 $19.20 $20.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Operate application software packages
$97.20 $28.80 $21.50
Collect routine site samples
$32.40 $9.60 $28.25
Receive and prepare samples for testing
$64.80 $19.20 $41.25
Prepare culture media
$32.40 $9.60 $25.25
Perform basic tests
$129.60 $38.40 $113.50
Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
$64.80 $19.20 $92.75
Perform microscopic examination
$64.80 $19.20 $98.00
Provide work skill instruction
$64.80 $19.20 $25.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Mandurah
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills $56.70 $16.80 $16.25
MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work $64.80 $19.20 $20.00
MSL922002 Record and present data $97.20 $28.80 $25.75
MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives $97.20 $28.80 $28.25
MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety $64.80 $19.20 $20.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Operate application software packages
$97.20 $28.80 $21.50
Collect routine site samples
$32.40 $9.60 $28.25
Receive and prepare samples for testing
$64.80 $19.20 $41.25
Prepare culture media
$32.40 $9.60 $25.25
Perform basic tests
$129.60 $38.40 $113.50
Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
$64.80 $19.20 $92.75
Perform microscopic examination
$64.80 $19.20 $98.00
Provide work skill instruction
$64.80 $19.20 $25.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills $56.70 $16.80 $16.25
MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work $64.80 $19.20 $20.00
MSL922002 Record and present data $97.20 $28.80 $25.75
MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives $97.20 $28.80 $28.25
MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety $64.80 $19.20 $20.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Operate application software packages
$97.20 $28.80 $21.50
Collect routine site samples
$32.40 $9.60 $28.25
Receive and prepare samples for testing
$64.80 $19.20 $41.25
Prepare culture media
$32.40 $9.60 $25.25
Perform basic tests
$129.60 $38.40 $113.50
Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
$64.80 $19.20 $92.75
Perform microscopic examination
$64.80 $19.20 $98.00
Provide work skill instruction
$64.80 $19.20 $25.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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