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Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

National ID: MSL30122 | State ID: BIX7

Launch your career in science

Gain essential laboratory skills such as maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs.  Learn from highly trained lecturers in our well equipped facilities.

This qualification provides you with essential laboratory skills needed to carry out recording and measurement of results and assisting in collecting and preparing of samples. You will learn skills in maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs.

Gain these skills

  • collect and prepare samples
  • measure and record the results of experiments
  • maintain and work in a laboratory in the physical, chemical, biological and life sciences
  • health and Safety (WHS) requirements
  • laboratory practices and equipment
  • perform sterile techniques
  • assist with field work

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Science Technicians | Chemistry Technician Assistant | Earth Science Technician Assistant | Life Science Technician Assistant | School Laboratory Technician

Further Study Option(s)

  • Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
  • Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course overview

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Geraldton
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Location Duration Competitive
Geraldton One semester No

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East Perth
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
East Perth One semester Yes

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Mandurah
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Murdoch
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
Mandurah One semester Yes
Murdoch One semester Yes

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Bunbury
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
Bunbury One semester Yes
Last updated on August 28, 2026