Duration
1 year (52 weeks)
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests in most industry sectors, utilising specialist technical knowledge. They conduct a wide range of routine and complex, specialised tests where atypical samples may be involved and the instrumentation used has a wide range of operating variables. Workers communicate sample requirements to other personnel and may liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot product non-conformance. They may also demonstrate methods to others and train team members to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably.
Workers contribute to the modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise methods when necessary and they may also have a role in the planning of schedules and monitoring of resources in their work area. Work is carried out according to established procedures, often under the management of laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical professionals.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Laboratory Technical Officer
Laboratory Technical Officers perform laboratory tests, analyse test data and carry out a range of technical functions to support scientists. They may work in physical science areas such as physics, chemistry, biotechnology and engineering.
Manufacturing Testing Technical Officer
Manufacturing Testing Technical Officers conduct sampling and testing of manufactured products. They perform laboratory tests, analyse test data and carry out a range of technical functions to support scientists. They are skilled operators and work at a level which needs minimal supervision.
Calibration Technician
Calibration Technicians calibrate recording and measuring devices and equipment for architecture, biotechnology, engineering, manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and other testing facilities.
Technical Officer - Pathology
Pathology Laboratory Technicians perform a range of tests on body tissues and fluids to measure quantities such as the amount of biological substances, biological function and the presence of drugs. They also prepare cultures, stained tissue sections and thin films to count and classify cells including micro-organisms such as bacteria.
Food Laboratory Technical Officer
Food Laboratory Technical Officers provide assistance to food scientists and technologists in the area of research and development, production technology, and quality control. They conduct tests to determine the physical or chemical properties of food or beverages to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Biotechnology Technical Officer
Biotechnology Technical Officers work in biotechnology laboratories. They assist scientists who study living things and their life processes and may set up laboratory equipment, trouble-shoot equipment problems, prepare solutions, carry out simple scientific procedures and collect and record data. Most biotechnology involves work with biological material at the cellular level.
Forensic Science Technician
Forensic Science Technicians collect, identify, classify, and analyse physical evidence related to criminal investigations. They perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fibre, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. This may include using instrumental techniques such as gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) and spectrophotometry (UV/VIS/NIR and FTIR).
Mineral Assay Technical Officer
Mineral Assay Technical Officers conduct sampling and testing of mineral ore samples. They perform laboratory tests, analyse test data and carry out a range of technical functions to support scientists. They are skilled operators and work at a level which needs minimal supervision.
CRICOS Details
Diploma of Laboratory Technology is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Department of Training and Workforce Development in 019909 - Laboratory Technology.
- CRICOS course code: 112042C
- Provider: Department of Training and Workforce Development
- Course level: Diploma
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 019909 - Laboratory Technology
- National qualification code: MSL50122
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1 year (52 weeks)
- Locations: East Perth, Murdoch, WA
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.