MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Learn from highly trained lecturers in our well equipped facilities
Gain essential laboratory skills such as maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus East Perth
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
A hands on career where you can help to make a difference
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.
Your Certificate III in Laboratory Skills is flexible and available in class or via a traineeship so you can fit study around your life and not the other way around.
Studying at North Metropolitan TAFE you will experience our well equipped facilities and learn from highly trained lecturers who'll give you the best shot at a variety of careers in science and laboratory operations.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
- Laboratory practices and equipment
- Prepare cultures
- Perform sterile techniques
- Assist with field work
I have the following attributes:
- A strong interest in science and chemistry
- Able to adhere to workplace safety standards
- Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team
- Normal colour vision
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills | $56.70 | $16.80 | $15.00 |
| MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | $64.80 | $19.20 | $25.00 |
| MSL922002 Record and present data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $15.00 |
| MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | $97.20 | $28.80 | $30.00 |
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $20.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $20.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $55.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $46.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $35.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $30.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $80.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills | $56.70 | $16.80 | $15.00 |
| MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | $64.80 | $19.20 | $25.00 |
| MSL922002 Record and present data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $15.00 |
| MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | $97.20 | $28.80 | $30.00 |
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $20.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $20.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $55.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $46.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $35.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $30.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $80.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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