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MSL30118

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30118) is the nationally recognised qualification you need to work as a laboratory technician or field assistant across a range of industries (mining, food technology, manufacturing, health). Over 18 months you will learn how to plan and carry out lab work, obtain samples, use and calibrate lab equipment, record and present data — as well as the fundamentals of lab safety and maintenance.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus / Traineeship

Average duration:
18 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$960 weekly pay
$960 weekly pay
$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,250 weekly pay
$1,340 weekly pay
$3,500 weekly pay
$3,315 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

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