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Laboratory Technology

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Course Types

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

DurationUp to 21 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National CodeMSL50109
TAFE SA CodeMSG
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 Only

Course Admission Requirements

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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 technician

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

Diploma of Laboratory Technology
9 core units: Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices; Communicate with other people; Plan and conduct laboratory/field work; Provide information to customers; Process and implement data; Use laboratory application software; Analyse data and report results; Apply quality systems and continuous improvement processes; Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety; plus 12 elective units.

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

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

Find other TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Credit Gained
UniversityUniversity CoursePointsTime Equiv.Details
Flinders UniversityBachelor of Science18 points 6 months Details
 Bachelor of Medical Science18 points 6 months Details
University of AdelaideBachelor of Health Sciences12 points 6 months Details

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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