MSL30122 VETDSS - Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Entry requirements

• Attending a secondary school
• Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9*
• *Students selecting this course are recommended to have strong maths skills and be studying complimentary science subjects at school; Biology and/or Chemistry
• Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.

You will learn

• Industry procedures for sample collection, laboratory solution preparation, and handling bacteria
• Gain hands-on experience with equipment in microbiology, chemistry, and general-purpose laboratories
• Develop knowledge of work health and safety practices in a laboratory setting
• Understand the importance of quality systems in ensuring precise and dependable laboratory test results

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:

• Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
• ATAR contribution: if you undertake scored assessment, the study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment
• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills qualification

Dress code and course materials

• Clothing suitable for program activities, closed in shoes - school uniform
• Hair tied back for practical lab activities
• Dress code and course materials

Applications & attendance

Units