MSL30122 – Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: The Gordon (City Campus) | VCE Contribution: Scored Assessed |
The VCE VET Program in Certificate III in Laboratory Skills provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills associated with the day-to-day operation of a laboratory and associated technical tasks such as sampling and testing. Units 1 and 2 of the program include recording and presenting data, planning and conducting laboratory/field work, maintaining the laboratory fit for purpose, with electives such as performing basic tests and assisting with fieldwork included. Units 3 and 4 offer scored assessment and incorporate units such as performing aseptic techniques, contributing to the achievement of quality objectives, preparing working solutions and performing microscopic examinations.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
Scored assessment is available for Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (based on the scored units 3 and 4 sequence). Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the scored units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Laboratory Skills must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score.
This consists of three coursework tasks, worth 66 per cent of the overall study score, and an end-of-year examination which is worth 34 per cent of the overall study score.
This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study.
Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.
Program Content
The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills consists of 13 units of competency (UOCs) completed over two years.
UOCs may include:
Unit 1 and 2
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Communicate with other people
- Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
- Record and present data
- Participate in laboratory/ field workplace safety
- Maintain a laboratory fit for purpose
- Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
- Perform aseptic techniques
- Prepare working solutions
- Perform microscopic examination
- Perform basic tests
- Collect routine sample sites
Unit 3 and 4
- Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
- Prepare working solutions
- Perform aseptic techniques
- Perform microscopic examination
- Prepare culture media
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate III in Laboratory Skills are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.
| Delivery at The Gordon (City Campus) | |
| Year One Delivery | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change. |
| Year Two Delivery | Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change |
| Transport | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. |
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.