About this course
Are you looking for a scientific hands-on career?
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
- conduct experiments
- analyse samples
- use scientific equipment.
This course builds laboratory skills to work in:
- health care
- environmental science
- pharmaceuticals
- research.
It will prepare you for roles like:
- laboratory technician
- research assistant
- quality control technician
- environmental technician.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
- a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
- an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Process and interpret data MSL924005 Use laboratory application software MSL924006 Maintain instruments and equipment MSL934008 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes MSL934009 Monitor the quality of test results and data MSL935008 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry FBPFST4004 Examine the biochemical properties of food FBPFST5005 Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs FBPFSY3003 Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan FBPFSY5001 Perform standard calibrations MSL904003 Perform non-standard calibrations MSL905004 Create or modify calibration procedures MSL905005 Provide information to customers MSL915003 Schedule laboratory work for a small team MSL915004 Develop and maintain laboratory documentation MSL916011 Manage and develop teams MSL916012 Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area MSL916013 Maintain compliance in work or functional area MSL916014 Manage complex projects MSL916015 Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties MSL925005 Analyse data and report results MSL925006 Authorise the issue of test results MSL935005 Assist in the maintenance of reference materials MSL935006 Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples MSL954006 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan MSL954007 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials MSL973021 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials MSL973022 Perform fire pouring techniques MSL973023 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination MSL973027 Perform microscopic examination MSL973028 Perform physical and mechanical tests MSL974016 Conduct geotechnical site investigations MSL974018 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring MSL974022 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials MSL974026 Classify soils MSL974028 Perform chemical tests and procedures MSL974032 Perform food tests MSL974033 Perform biological procedures MSL974034 Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device MSL974036 Triage and allocate tissue specimens MSL974037 Use techniques to complete simple tissue specimen transfers MSL974038 Provide input to production trials MSL975032 Conduct sensory analysis MSL975038 Perform fire assay techniques MSL975041 Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys MSL975042 Prepare animal and plant material for display MSL975043 Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials MSL975044 Supervise geotechnical site investigations MSL975051 Locate, record and collect forensic samples MSL975052 Classify building sites MSL975055 Perform advanced histological techniques MSL975056 Perform histological tests MSL975057 Perform immunohaematological tests MSL975058 Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites MSL975059 Perform tissue or cell culture techniques MSL975060 Perform molecular biology tests and procedures MSL975061 Perform microbiological tests MSL975062 Perform haematological tests MSL975063 Perform chemical pathology tests MSL975064 Apply electrophoretic techniques MSL975065 Apply routine chromatographic techniques MSL975066 Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials MSL975067 Apply complex instrumental techniques MSL975068 Apply routine spectrometric techniques MSL975069 Apply routine electrometric techniques MSL975070 Perform food analyses MSL975071 Use surgical cut-up techniques for non-complex tissue specimens MSL975072 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV472 Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results RIISTD401
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
