Undergraduate
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
South Metropolitan TAFE, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Take your science skills to the next level with this qualification. If you want to work in laboratories in a range of exciting fields, this course provides you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to use laboratory application software, plan and conduct laboratory/field work, and communicate findings and provide information to customers.
This course teaches how to analyse, process and interpret data, report results and apply quality system and continuous improvement processes. You will be able to transfer your skills across a diverse range of industries such as chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological and environmental fields.
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- MSL924005 Process and interpret data
- MSL924006 Use laboratory application software
- MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment
- MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
- MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data
- Elective units (selected in consultation with industry): MSL925006 Analyse data and report results
- MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
- MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
- MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures
- MSL974033 Perform food tests
- MSL974034 Perform biological procedures
- MSL975032 Provide input to production trials
- MSL975062 Perform microbiological tests
- MSL975063 Perform haematological tests
- MSL975066 Apply routine chromatographic techniques
- MSL975069 Apply routine spectrometric techniques
- MSL975071 Perform food analyses
- MSL975073 Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques
Admissions
Completion of MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (or equivalent) is required for entry into this course.
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