MGSC Curriculum Handbook

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Campu: Holmesglen, Moorabbin campus. Wednesday afternoons

Assessment: Scored

Code:  MSL30122

 

During this course, students will complement and expand their 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. They will 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 there is access to equipment that can usually only be found in a technical setting.

 

Years 1 & 2

  • 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

Holmesglen Course Information

Holmesglen Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Assessment

Scored assessment is available for this study. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for this study must undertake the scored assessment. As a scored VET study this subject will contribute to the student's ATAR, either as one of the student's top 4 studies (the 'primary four') or as a 5th or 6th study increment. 

 

Entry requirements

All applicants must complete a Screening Assessment. This is to determine that the learner has appropriate interest and motivation to participate in the course, as well as the necessary numeracy and literacy levels.

 

This will take the form of a short test, which will be administered at school in late Term 3 or Term 4, on behalf of Holmesglen TAFE. It will be sent back to Holmesglen for assessment and will be utilised by Holmesglen to ascertain if the student will be offered a position in the course.