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About the course
This nationally recognised Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques builds practical skills to work in laboratory settings across different industries. You’ll learn to collect and prepare samples, carry out manual, semi-automated and automated procedures, perform basic tests, and apply safe work practices while troubleshooting routine technical issues. The course suits people aiming for technician-level roles in scientific and applied laboratory environments. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.
Career outcome
Graduates may work as laboratory technicians or assistants supporting sample collection, preparation and routine testing. Roles commonly involve conducting basic analyses, operating laboratory equipment, recording results, maintaining quality and safety procedures, and assisting with limited specialist tests depending on the workplace. Employment can be found across scientific, medical/applied, environmental and industrial laboratories, reflecting the Certificate IV qualification level in laboratory science.
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