Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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
Geraldton
Duration: One semester
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
East Perth
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Perth | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
Mandurah
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Murdoch
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandurah | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
| Murdoch | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |