Course Overview & Delivery Plan
Students complete a series of nationally recognised units of competency that combine practical laboratory skills with essential scientific knowledge and workplace procedures for the laboratory industry.
Year 1
MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL922002 Record and present data
MSL973025 Perform basic tests
MSL934010 Maintain and control stocks
MSL973017 Assist with fieldwork
MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
Year 2
MSL973026 Prepare working solutions
MSL973028 Perform microscopic examination
MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL973015 Prepare culture media
MSL973027 Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
Course information is subject to change according to Training Package and or Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) updates.
Refer to homeschool for fee schedule
Assessment Methods
Assessment includes practical tasks, projects, observations, and written questions
Scored assessment is available for students undertaking the Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Laboratory Skills program.
Step into the laboratory and science industry with this hands-on qualification. You’ll build practical skills and real-world knowledge in laboratory techniques, safety procedures, and scientific testing—preparing you for entry-level roles in a range of laboratory settings
Pathways
This qualification opens pathways into laboratory assistant and technical support roles in industries such as pathology, medical testing, environmental science, and manufacturing.
Further education pathways include CMSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology, and higher education courses in laboratory science, biomedical science, environmental science, biotechnology, and related STEM fields.
Timetable
The course is delivered over two years with structured weekly classes.
Year 1 classes are conducted on Wednesdays.
Year 2 classes are conducted on Thursdays.
