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Apply now Study at Swinburne > Courses > Find a course > Diploma of Laboratory Technology Diploma of Laboratory Technology Local students International students National code: MSL50118 Diploma (TAFE) Hawthorn Send me a link to this course The Diploma of Laboratory Technology is designed for students wanting to broaden their skills and knowledge of laboratory science. You’ll learn a range of lab techniques that will enable you to contribute to wider scientific discovery. You’ll encounter and can specialise in many industries including, but not limited to: construction materials, pathology, forensics, environmental monitoring, minerals, food and wine. Upon graduation, with your honed practical skills, you could work as support staff to scientists in research and education. Second semester, your next chapter. Join us at a Midyear Study Expo to discover courses, explore campus, and see what makes Swinburne the next gen uni. Choose your event Duration On-campus: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time; Workplace Training (Traineeship): minimum of 12 months to maximum of three years. Intakes Hawthorn (March, August) - View application and start dates Study modes Full-time, Part-time (day) VTAC course code 3400211464 Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider) This course allows you to pathway to another qualification. This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia. Course information in detail - Course detail, course structure and units of study. Course description The Diploma of Laboratory Technology provides a range of laboratory techniques to conduct scientific and technical tests and has a strong emphasis on the development of a range of typical sound practical skills for the biosciences workplace. Industry sector/specialisations include, but are not limited to: construction materials testing environmental monitoring food testing pathology and/or forensic testing mineral assay wine testing process manufacturing. Course structure Students must achieve a total of 15 units, including 5 core and 10 elective units. This course has been structured to enable students to obtain a generic Diploma or a specialisation in either Pathology or Biotechnology. Units of study Core units: Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment (MSL934004) Process and interpret data (MSL924003) Use laboratory application software (MSL924004) Analyse data and report results (MSL925004) Monitor the quality of test results and data (MSL935007) Elective units: Perform tissue and cell culture techniques (MSL975033) Perform microbiological tests (MSL975035) Perform haematological tests (MSL975036) Perform chemical pathology tests (MSL975037) Perform biological procedures (MSL974021) Perform molecular biology tests and procedures (MSL975034) Apply routine chromatographic techniques (MSL975040) Apply routine spectrometric techniques (MSL975048) Plan and conduct laboratory / field work (MSL913004) Provide information to customers (MSL915003) Careers and graduate outcomes - Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills. Career opportunities Career opportunities include: Biotechnology testing: Support staff to scientists in research, education and biotechnology industry Pathology testing: Support staff to scientists in research, education, pathology and science industry. Aims and objectives The aim of this course it to further build on the skills and knowledge obtained upon completion of Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques. Graduate skills On completion of this course, students will have the competence to meet the technological and administrative demands of laboratory work. Pathways and scholarships - Pathways. Pathways Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Successful completion of Diploma of Laboratory Technology allows you to progress to this course Maximum amount of credit available Bachelor of Science 8 units This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance. Learn more about pathways. Course fees and requirements - Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry. Course fees A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible. The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $16,221. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold. Diploma of Laboratory Technology Estimated course fees for 2022* For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place Is this a Free TAFE course? You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan $21,960 $10,950 This course is not eligible for Free TAFE You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan $5,739 Fully Covered This course is not eligible for Free TAFE Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2022 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Skills First Government-subsidised place You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now. Concession rates for vocational students Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative. The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time. Find out if you’re eligible for a fee concession here. Full course fee If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now. Indicative nominal course hours: 1,430. Entry requirements Entry into this program is based on the following criteria: Applicants must hold a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant science discipline to this qualification. Applicants who have not completed Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques at Swinburne University will need to submit a certified copy of both their Award and Transcript of Results with their application. Applicants who have not completed the units MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques and MSL973019 Perform microscopic examination will need to enrol into Certificate IV Laboratory Techniques at Swinburne University to complete these units prior to enrolling in to MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology. To apply for workplace training (Traineeship), applicants must be working in a relevant workplace and have employer and other necessary approvals to enrol. Applicants will need to demonstrate numeracy and literacy competencies. 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