Agriculture & Biology

Laboratory Technology

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Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

DurationUp to 9 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National CodeMSL30109
TAFE SA CodeMSE
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileLaboratory and Science Technician (Laboratory Workers)Laboratory and Science Technician (Laboratory Workers)
FacultiesWine and Food,  Veterinary and Applied Science Centre
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

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 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
Berri Closed Check StatusExternalPT 
Barossa Valley Closed Check StatusExternalPT 
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn CampusFTDay & Evening
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn CampusPTDay & Evening
Port Augusta Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusFT & PTDay Only
Port Augusta Closed Check StatusExternalFT & PT 
Roseworthy Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusPTDay & Evening

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements

Workplace Training ApplicationsWorkplace Training ApplicationsHelp…Help…

 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
 Berri Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
 Barossa Valley Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
 Gilles Plains Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

Job role titles may include:
Laboratory assistant

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
6 core units: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices; Communicate with other people; Plan and conduct laboratory/field work; Record and present data; Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives; Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety; plus seven elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions:

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please visit the TAFE SA website.

There may be incidental fees for additional expenses to those required to complete the course. For example for equipment, transport or accommodation.

To help with the payment of your fees, you may be able to pay your fees by instalments. To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/fbi

You may also be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a current:

  • Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans Affairs Card

or if you are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.

To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/concession

Pre-enrolment Information

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