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MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Health Services

Next intake To be advised
Locations
Duration Part-time: Delivered in VETDSS area only

Course description

Kick start your career in science with this entry-level course that introduces you to the skills required to become a laboratory assistant in food technology, pathology, schools or trades. 

You will learn 

  • Industry procedures for sample collection, laboratory solution preparation, and handling bacteria 
  • Gain hands-on experience with equipment in microbiology, chemistry, and general-purpose laboratories 
  • Develop knowledge of work health and safety practices in a laboratory setting 
  • Understand the importance of quality systems in ensuring precise and dependable laboratory test results

Gordon VCE / VCE VM Students

If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.

Important Information:

  • Your entry requirements and assessments will differ as you will be studying your VCE with The Gordon.
  • Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.
  • This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification.

For more information, visit VCE at The Gordon.

Possible career outcomes

  • Laboratory technician
  • Laboratory assistant in a school
  • Instrument operator

Applications & attendance

Applications for this course are not currently open.

Please contact customer service on 52250538 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.

Intake
Please contact Customer Service on 5225 0800 to discuss upcoming intakes.

 

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.

  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.

  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

Selection mode


Units associated with this course can be viewed in the course units list under the heading MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.

 

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • ​​Questioning ​
  • Observations and practical demonstrations 
  • ​Portfolio (work samples) ​
  • Product (reports, projects, role plays etc) 

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

FeesRateUnitIndicative Course HoursIndicative Tuition Payable by StudentMax. Indicative Government Subsidy Total
Concession Tuition AUD $0.55 per hour 500 AUD $275.00 AUD $7,560.00
Standard Tuition AUD $2.77 per hour 500 AUD $1,385.00 AUD $7,560.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $13.90 per hour 500 AUD $6,950.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Education Levy AUD $75.00

 

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 4/04/2024 6:02:39 PM
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