Certificate III in Laboratory Skills Classroom 2024

MSL30122

     
How to apply: - 2024 applications are open NOW!
  1. Download the Student application form and gather all supporting documentation and signatures. 
  2. Come back to this webpage and click APPLY (at the bottom of this page). 
  3. Complete the requested information and upload your supporting documentation. You'll need your recent school report showing grades, your OLNA or Naplan
  4. You’ll receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. Please make sure you receive this as it may be an indication that you have input your email address incorrectly. Make sure you check spam/junk. 
  5. Letters of offer will be sent out in September with instructions on how to enrol into the course if your application is successful!. 

 

Interesting Stuff: 

If you love being in the science lab, then our Cert III in Laboratory Skills is the ideal qualification to get you into this microscopic world of wonder. With a focus on collecting, sampling, identifying and analysing, you'll be able to make the perfect step forward in your science career. 
​The Cert III in Laboratory Skills provides you with the opportunity to learn basic lab skills using measurement, microscopes, and data analysis. It's the perfect entry to help you understand the microscopic world that we live in and how to identify and manage samples found in everyday situations. 
 
Working with Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, you'll get a front row seat to how a real laboratory works and functions. Students studying the Cert III in Laboratory Skills with HSH spend 3 full days in the Harry Perkins training labs to get real world application to what they are learning in the HSH Lab. 
 
This qualification has employment opportunities after you have finished and will enable you to gain work as a Laboratory Assistant in a variety of different businesses. Have a look on seek.com at the options. 
 
Some students complete this as a single qualification option and move onto other future opportunities when they've graduated with HSH. Most students want to continue into a second year with us and complete the Cert IV in Science (Biology) - Forensic Focus. This is what we call a 'dual qualification' over the 2 years and keeps the student moving towards their career path for year 11 and 12 and then onto university. Have a look at the Cert IV qualifications to decide if this is the right option for you. 
 

 
Location, Timeframes and Cost:
Classroom
We have classroom options in Perth and Bunbury for this qualification. Classroom options are $2200 for the qualification. There is an additional cost of $100 that covers the excursions to the Harry Perkins Research Institute for the 3 days. This provides access to all equipment and facilities they need for their assessment. Students will also need to purchase a HSH Lab coat through the HSH Uniform shop. This needs to be worn during classroom assessments, and also at the Harry Perkins Labs. 

  • Classroom option starts in term 1 of each school year and finish at the end of term 3. This is for 1 day in the classroom 2 hours outside of the classroom each week (covered over three terms).

​This qualification is not able to be completed online. 


Entry Requirements:
A Cert III isn't the most difficult qualification, but it's not the easiest either. There is still work to do - eLearnings need to be read, notes need to be made, and assessments need to be completed and submitted. 

When we look at the requirements of the whole qualification, here are the details for what we believe will help you successfully complete the certificate. 

Here is what you need for your application: 

  • Completed OLNA or NAPLAN. This means that NAPLAN was band 7 in year 9, or your OLNA shows 3 for all areas. If you are yet to complete your OLNA or Naplan yet - you are still eligible to apply. Please note that the minimum OLNA will be a 2 for all areas. 
  • A recent school report showing that you have achieved a C grade minimum in English, Science and Maths. 

Units covered for the MSL30122 Cert III in Laboratory Skills (13 in total):
  • BSBCMM211 - Apply communication skills
  • MSL913004 - Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
  • MSL922002 - Record and present data
  • MSL933009 - Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
  • MSL943004 - Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
  • MSL933005 - Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
  • MSL973025 - Perform basic tests
  • MSL973026 - Prepare working solutions
  • MSL973028 - Perform microscopic examination
  • MSL924005 - Process and interpret data
  • MSL974023 - Capture and manage scientific images
  • MSL973015 - Prepare culture media
  • MSL973027 - Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
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