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About the course
This Certificate III develops practical skills for entry-level work in laboratory and field settings. You’ll learn to maintain a laboratory, conduct routine sampling and testing, prepare cultures and solutions, apply sterile techniques, and accurately record and report results using laboratory computing tools. The course also covers workplace safety and supporting sample collection and preparation. This is a Certificate III qualification in laboratory science skills. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.
Career outcome
Graduates can support laboratory and field operations across industries that rely on routine sampling, testing and data recording. Typical roles include laboratory assistant or laboratory technician, field assistant, instrument operator, and sampler/tester, working under supervision in quality, testing and technical environments. The qualification also provides a pathway to further study in laboratory techniques and laboratory technology. This is a Certificate III pathway into laboratory science roles.
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