South Regional TAFE
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist in collecting and preparing samples and to carry out, measure and record results of experiments in the physical, chemical, biological or life sciences. You will learn skills in maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs. You will also learn how to prepare cultures, perform sterile techniques and assist with field work.
Delivery mode
South Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Robertson Drive, Bunbury
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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...
Pharmaceutical Production Worker
A Pharmaceutical Production Worker is involved in the production of pharmaceutical products at a manufacturing facility. You might take part in var...
About South Regional TAFE
South Regional TAFE delivers high-quality, accredited vocational education and training that is flexible enough to meet clients' workplace and lifestyle commitments. Our extensive facilities and workshops allow us to offer training that is responsive and relevant due to the professional relationships we have across commercial sectors to ensure that training is benchmarked to industry standard.
