Diploma of Laboratory Technology
8 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $10,100 - $29,830, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $10,100 - $29,830
- Course length
- 7 mo - 2 yrs
- Providers
- 8 providers
- Cities
- 5 cities
Some providers include a work placement
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $10,100 - $31,664. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
MSL50122 · Laboratory Technology
What it prepares you for
The national register links it to 8 job titles, listed below.
You complete 5 core units.
Some providers include a work placement.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests in most industry sectors, utilising specialist technical knowledge. They conduct a wide range of routine and complex, specialised tests where atypical samples may be involved and the instrumentation used has a wide range of operating variables. Workers communicate sample requirements to other personnel and may liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot product non-conformance. They may also demonstrate methods to others and train team members to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably.
Workers contribute to the modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise methods when necessary and they may also have a role in the planning of schedules and monitoring of resources in their work area. Work is carried out according to established procedures, often under the management of laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical professionals.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
What you study
5 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- MSL924005Process and interpret data
- MSL924006Use laboratory application software
- MSL934008Maintain instruments and equipment
- MSL934009Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
- MSL935008Monitor the quality of test results and data
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Laboratory Technical Officer
Laboratory Technical Officers perform laboratory tests, analyse test data and carry out a range of technical functions to support scientists. They may work in physical science areas such as physics, chemistry, biotechnology and engineering.
Manufacturing Testing Technical Officer
Manufacturing Testing Technical Officers conduct sampling and testing of manufactured products. They perform laboratory tests, analyse test data and carry out a range of technical functions to support scientists. They are skilled operators and work at a level which needs minimal supervision.
Calibration Technician
Calibration Technicians calibrate recording and measuring devices and equipment for architecture, biotechnology, engineering, manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and other testing facilities.
Technical Officer - Pathology
Pathology Laboratory Technicians perform a range of tests on body tissues and fluids to measure quantities such as the amount of biological substances, biological function and the presence of drugs. They also prepare cultures, stained tissue sections and thin films to count and classify cells including micro-organisms such as bacteria.
Food Laboratory Technical Officer
Food Laboratory Technical Officers provide assistance to food scientists and technologists in the area of research and development, production technology, and quality control. They conduct tests to determine the physical or chemical properties of food or beverages to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Biotechnology Technical Officer
Biotechnology Technical Officers work in biotechnology laboratories. They assist scientists who study living things and their life processes and may set up laboratory equipment, trouble-shoot equipment problems, prepare solutions, carry out simple scientific procedures and collect and record data. Most biotechnology involves work with biological material at the cellular level.
Forensic Science TechnicianMineral Assay Technical Officer+2 more roles
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Pathology Collection13 providersAUD $6,500 - $9,850
- 02Certificate IVCertificate IV in Laboratory Techniques9 providersAUD $13,140 - $20,750
- 03Diploma · This courseDiploma of Laboratory Technology8 providersAUD $10,100 - $29,830
- 04Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based)1 providerAUD $168,746
- 05Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based) (Hons)1 providerAUD $53,700
- 06Grad. DiplomaGraduate Diploma of Laboratory Quality Analysis and Management1 providerAUD $38,600
- 07MastersMaster of Laboratory Quality Analysis and Management1 providerAUD $96,700
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