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Learn more Scholarships at TAFE NSW A variety of scholarship opportunities are available for different areas of study, across the state. Learn more Keep up with the latest View our news, press releases, videos, announcements and publications about TAFE NSW. Learn more Announcement Portlet Take this short survey to help TAFE NSW upgrade our website. Read more CAPE Header - Laboratory Science Laboratory Science courses Be in demand 30,000 Job openings for medical technicians including pathology and specimen collectors to 2022 Source: joboutlook.gov.au If you have an enquiring mind and thrive on details, a TAFE NSW course is your nationally recognised key to a career in the intellectually stimulating field of Laboratory Science. Graduate with work-ready skills and the most up to date knowledge of laboratory techniques, data interpretation, fieldwork and reporting. TAFE NSW will help you be connected to fascinating technician or analyst roles across a range of industries, including biotechnology and forensics. Get your free course guide Video Snapshot Hide video Career Area Stream Choose your course Choose your course Laboratory Careers Working in a laboratory is working hands-on with science every day. It gives investigative minds a secure career of the future. Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30118) Hrs per week: Duration Fees from CAPE Course Card Certificate III in Pathology Assistance (HLT37415) Hrs per week: Duration Fees from CAPE Course Card Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215) Hrs per week: Duration Fees from CAPE Course Card Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (MSL40118) Hrs per week: Duration Fees from CAPE Course Card Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) (MSL50118) Hrs per week: Duration Fees from CAPE Course Card Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology) (MSL50118) Hrs per week: Duration Fees from CAPE Course Card Course Saved CAPE Related - Laboratory You may also be interested in You may also be interested in Food Science, Production and Processing Healthcare, Audiometry and Optical Electrotechnology Environmental Studies Further Study and Career Preparation Short Courses CAPE Related - Laboratory Science - FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Why study laboratory science? You’ll use your curious mind and attention to detail to fit the pieces of the diagnostic puzzle together when you study laboratory science at TAFE NSW. You could build a career in the study of pathology and help a clinical team make the best and most informed treatment decisions for their patients. You might choose to focus on food analysis and ensure the integrity and safety of our food and its packaging. Or, you might take a more general approach and strengthen your basic lab skills to work independently in a chemical analytic lab. We have courses that help you to blend your interest in science, technology, and problem solving so you can work behind the scenes in diagnosis and analytics. What laboratory science courses are on offer? At TAFE NSW we have a range of laboratory science courses to help you take your expertise to the next level. Learn basic lab skills with the entry level Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, build on those skills with the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and refine your skills with the Diploma of Laboratory Technology. You can also specialise in the Diploma of Laboratory (Pathology), Diploma of Laboratory (Chemistry) or the Diploma of Laboratory (Food). If you are interested in the study of pathology or pathology collection, choose the Certificate III in Pathology Collection or the Certificate III in Pathology Assistance. What will I learn in a laboratory science course? Depending on the level of course you choose, in a laboratory science course you will learn to: Process and interpret data Use laboratory application software Analyse data and report results Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment Monitor the quality of test results and data Your elective units can include: Pathology testing Chemical and food testing Calibration Sampling Data analysis Quality Safety What types of jobs can I do in laboratory science? Graduates of our laboratory science courses go on to roles like: Lab technician or technical officer in pathology, biotechnology, laboratory, manufacturing testing, food laboratory or mineral assay Forensic science technician How do I start my career in laboratory science? The Certificate III in Laboratory Skills is your entry-level qualification where you’ll learn foundational lab skills and be ready to start your career as a laboratory technician. At TAFE NSW, you will gain real-world experience working in contemporary science labs performing technical tasks, preparing and testing samples, solving problems, and identifying trends in data. What’s happening in the laboratory science industry? As society needs more assurances in the products and services they buy and use, the need for testing the quality of products, food and services is increasing. Key drivers of market growth include the: Increasing need for laboratory automation Development of integrated lab informatics solutions Increasing need to comply with regulatory standards Growing demand in biobanks/biorepositories Course Guide - Laboratory Science Get a free course guide Enter your details to receive your free Laboratory Science courses information pack, and a consultation with an enrolment advisor. Thank you Your information pack is on its way to your inbox. To view your brochure immediately, download now. DOWNLOAD Degree-Brochure First name* Last name* Email address* Mobile number* Please enter a valid phone number How do you want to study? * Study Online Study on Campus Location* -Select Location- Hunter and Central Coast Illawarra and South Coast New England North Coast Northern Sydney Riverina South Western Sydney Sydney Western NSW Western Sydney Keep me informed of TAFE NSW news, events and marketing Submit Career Area - SEO - Laboratory Science - Footer What job opportunities could a laboratory science course lead to? If you have an inquisitive mind and love working in hands-on environments, studying a course in laboratory science can help you start your career in the industry. Our TAFE NSW Laboratory Science courses are designed to provide you with a comprehensive grounding in science and technology. You will not only learn the study of pathology, basic lab skills, and science laboratory technology in chemistry labs but also develop a deeper knowledge of scientific principles, gain extensive practical skills and industry-level experience from the experts. Qualifications in Laboratory Science courses can lead to opportunities to work in hospitals, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, private pathology laboratories, or commercial laboratories as a: Lab Assistant Science Laboratory Technician Pathology Pathologist Medical Laboratory Officer Laboratory technicians are responsible for the maintenance of laboratory & test equipment, preparing routine laboratory tests and recording data. As a result, laboratory technicians as well as lab assistants are required to have excellent attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy to perform in the laboratory science environment. 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