Certificate II in Laboratory Skills
Campu: Holmesglen, Moorabbin campus. Wednesday afternoons.
Assessment: Scored
Code: VELS
During this course, you will complement and expand your scientific studies by gaining the practical skills and knowledge to assist in collecting and preparing samples to carry out, measure and record results associated with the day-to-day operations within a chemical, biological and physical testing laboratory.
You will also learn how to prepare cultures, perform sterile techniques and assist with field work.
The course is delivered in state-of-the-art laboratories at the Holmesglen Moorabbin campus where you will have access to equipment that can usually only be found in a technical setting.
Course Structure
- Communicate with other people
- Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
- Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
- Prepare working solutions
- Record and present data
- Perform aseptic techniques
- Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
- Prepare culture media
- Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
- Perform microscopic examination
- Receive and prepare samples for testing
- Perform basic tests
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Holmeslgen Course Information
Assessment
Scored assessment is available for this study. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for this study must undertake the scored assessment. Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for this study will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR. (10 per cent of the lowest study score of the primary four).
Costs
It is anticipated the course costs for 2023 will be $850. Costs will be confirmed in October 2022 and an invoice sent to parents/guardians in November. Fees need to be paid in full prior to the end of the current school year in order to secure a place.