MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Begin your career in Laboratory Assistance
You will learn skills in maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Bunbury
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode Full-Time
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist in collecting and preparing samples and to carry out, measure and record results of experiments in the physical, chemical, biological or life sciences. You will learn skills in maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs. You will also learn how to prepare cultures, perform sterile techniques and assist with field work.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,036.80 + Resource fee $474.60 )
(Tuition fee* $307.20 + Resource fee $474.60 )
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
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCMM211 | Apply communication skills |
| MSL913004 | Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
| MSL922002 | Record and present data |
| MSL933009 | Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
| MSL943004 | Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL904003 | Perform standard calibrations |
| MSL933005 | Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
| MSL953005 | Receive and prepare samples for testing |
| MSL954007 | Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
| MSL973025 | Perform basic tests |
| MSL973026 | Prepare working solutions |
| MSL973027 | Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
| MSL973028 | Perform microscopic examination |