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Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques

Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques

Accredited course
National Code:
12845WA
State Code:
6674
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
0199 - Other Natural And Physical Sciences
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
794
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)
Accredited Date
23/02/1998
Expiry Date
31/12/2001
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course is designed to provide basic training in fundamental laboratory
skills together with the supporting theory required by those seeking employment
as laboratory attendants or laboratory assistants in scientific laboratories.

Learners may proceed from this course to the Certificate IV with advanced
standing.

Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
55009 AAA630 Computer Fundamentals 25 Module
55005 AAA640 Introductory Maths 50 Module
62570 ABD507 Occupational Health & Safety for Industry 20 Module
55000 AAA600 Science Industry Orientation 20 Module
65004 NCS004 Work Team Communication 34 Module
2. ELECTIVES

1. Choose modules from the following groups to total 645 hours. GROUP 1:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
55129 AAA709 Anatomy and Physiology 1 45 Module
55074 AAA701 Biological Techniques A 50 Module
55075 AAA702 Biological Techniques B 50 Module
55069 AAA703 Biology 40 Module
55022 AAA752 Chemical Laboratory Techniques 50 Module
55021 AAA751 Chemical Principles 50 Module
55094 AAA724 Ecological Principles 50 Module
55056 AAA611 Energy 50 Module
55078 AAA712 General Microbiology 60 Module
55098 AAA870 Geological Processes 50 Module
55097 AAA857 Introduction to Geology and Mining 50 Module
55068 AAA700 Introductory Biology 50 Module
55018 AAA750 Introductory Chemistry 50 Module
54984 Introductory Laboratory Skills 60 Module
55054 AAA610 Introductory Physics 50 Module
55032 AAA753 Introductory Spectrophotometry 25 Module
65011 NCS003 Job Seeking Skills 17 Module
55006 AAA641 Laboratory Mathematics 50 Module
53202 Mathematics Fundamentals 002 51 Module
55058 AAA704 Microscopy Skills 40 Module
55090 AAA722 Plant Identification 50 Module
55014 AAA620 Principles of Instrumentation 50 Module
55010 AAA631 Scientific Spreadsheet Applications 25 Module
48038 Senior First Aid 001 20 Module
55163 AAA609 Workshop Skills II (Metals) 25 Module
55162 AAA608 Workshop Skills II (Plastics) 25 Module
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
C162 PML30199 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills Qualification
VET Info Notes
1. The selection of electives is based on the target industries in that
locality.

2. Learners must fulfill the pre-requisite requirements before
commencing any module.
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