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About the course
This Certificate IV broadens practical laboratory skills for work as a technical assistant, laboratory technician or instrument operator. You build capability in quality control, standardisation, and performing instrumental and non-instrumental tests. Training covers conducting experiments, taking measurements, using scientific equipment, recording and presenting results, and applying OHS and safe laboratory practices in field and lab settings. This is a Certificate IV qualification in laboratory science techniques.
Career outcome
Graduates may seek entry-level roles supporting testing and sample work in laboratories and field-based settings across science and industry. Typical job outcomes include laboratory assistant or laboratory technician, instrument operator, field assistant, and sampler/tester roles. Work commonly involves preparing samples, running routine tests, operating and maintaining equipment, and applying quality and safety procedures. This is a Certificate IV pathway into laboratory science support careers.
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