Australian Institute of Education and Training
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification is designed as the entry-level requirement for laboratory personnel across all industries. This program prepares individuals for job roles such as laboratory technicians and instrument operators. As laboratory technicians, students engage in basic laboratory work within a specific scientific discipline. Following set procedures, they utilise their technical skills and basic scientific knowledge to prepare and test samples meticulously. Operating test equipment and instruments, students also make limited adjustments and accurately process and record data.
Delivery mode
Australian Institute of Education and Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 1, 126 Church Street, Brighton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills will prepare you for the following roles.
Laboratory Attendant
A Laboratory Attendant carries out various duties at a medical or research laboratory. You may provide general assistance to other laboratory staff...
Laboratory Technician
A Laboratory Technician performs a specialist role at a medical or research laboratory. You might use specialist equipment or carry out a range of...
Food Tester
A Food Tester carries out tests on food products to make sure they meet safety and quality standards. You’ll test food samples in a laboratory to c...
Phlebotomist
A Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients in a hospital or collection facility. You’ll prepare samples for testing including storing them...
About Australian Institute of Education and Training
AIET partners with schools to provide quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) to students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education.
Our friendly team boasts years of experience in the VET in schools space and is committed to our focus on support, providing teachers and coordinators with industry-leading assessments and resources, and ongoing flexibility to suit the unique needs of secondary schools and their students.
Our programs are designed in consultation with industry and offer a range of flexible assessment strategies and frameworks. VET strengthens a school’s curriculum by giving students the opportunity to gain knowledge that complements their other senior secondary studies, and provides practical workplace skills for careers that students are passionate about.
