MSL40122
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

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Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

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Course overview

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Locations

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 3,835.00
Concession* $ 400.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Develop your scientific knowledge and gain valuable hands-on laboratory skills and techniques to conduct tests and sampling in a variety of industry sectors.

This course is ideal if you are looking to enter employment in the Laboratory sector or if you are an existing laboratory worker seeking to gain a formal qualification in laboratory techniques. It is also suitable if you are seeking introductory science training before you begin your University studies, or if you’d like to complete one or more units as professional development without gaining the full qualification.

In this course you will learn how to process and interpret data, apply quality system and continuous improvement processes and maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment, as well as maintain laboratory or field workplace safety, and receive and prepare samples for testing.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your practical skills through both the simulated laboratory environment at TasTAFE and industry work placement/s where you can gain vocational experience as well as build networks within the Laboratory industry.

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed the skills you need to perform a range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory techniques as a Laboratory Technician, as well as collecting and preparing samples in a laboratory environment. You will be prepared to seek employment in this industry, or, if you’d like to continue your training, you may like to undertake further study in this field and go on to study MSL50122 – Diploma of Laboratory Technology.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
South
Campbell Street	5 Feb 2025 - 28 Nov 2025	Full-time 4 days, Monday -Thursday	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

Laboratory Operations students are expected to read, interpret and develop Standard Operating Procedures and workplace documents, present and record information in a range of formats according to enterprise requirements, and apply a range of skills in various situations.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a MSL40122 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
MSL924005	Process and interpret data
MSL934008	Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL934009	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL944002	Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety

Elective units
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
MSL914002	Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
MSL953005	Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL973025	Perform basic tests
MSL973026	Prepare working solutions
MSL973027	Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028	Perform microscopic examination
MSL974022	Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
MSL974031	Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974032	Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974034	Perform biological procedures
MSL975062	Perform microbiological tests

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Career opportunities

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Construction Materials Testing Technician
Environmental Technician
Food Industry Laboratory Technician
Manufacturing Testing Technician
Mineral Assay Technician

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Construction Materials Testing Technician
Environmental Technician
Food Industry Laboratory Technician
Manufacturing Testing Technician
Mineral Assay Technician

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Core units
MSL924005	Process and interpret data
MSL934008	Maintain instruments and equipment
MSL934009	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL944002	Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety

Elective units
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
MSL914002	Prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
MSL953005	Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL973025	Perform basic tests
MSL973026	Prepare working solutions
MSL973027	Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028	Perform microscopic examination
MSL974022	Undertake environmental field-based monitoring
MSL974031	Prepare, standardise and use solutions
MSL974032	Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974034	Perform biological procedures
MSL975062	Perform microbiological tests

RTO 60142. CRICOS 03041M.

MSL40122
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

MSL40122
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

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MSL40122
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques