Pathway to
Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) - (Part of Package)

CRICOS Code: 112040E | National Code: MSL40122

The Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques will give you the skills and confidence to work safely in a laboratory environment. During this course, you'll prepare and analyse a range of chemical and biological samples and perform chemical and biological experiments. You'll also gain an understanding of work, health and safety (WHS) procedures including infection control.

Learn to process and interpret data, and maintain instruments and equipment. Gain experience receiving and preparing samples for testing and perform microscopic examinations and laboratory procedures.

TAFE NSW's laboratories are designed to reflect actual industry-standard workspaces, providing you with an authentic experience. Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to practise your new skills with cutting-edge lab technology.

Subject area: Applied Science

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirements:

• Year 12 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2025

for 2026

CRICOS Code: 112045M | National Code: MSL50122

Gain the required industry standard technical skills and practical experience with the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) at TAFE NSW.

Learn to use different sampling and sample pre-treatment techniques as well as how to analyse a variety of samples for chemical constituents. In this course, you'll gain experience using laboratory application software, and maintaining and calibrating instruments and equipment. You'll also have the opportunity to use advanced chemical instrumentation.

At TAFE NSW, you’ll study modern laboratory techniques in a simulated workplace environment. Our labs are built in accordance with industry guidelines to simulate real working laboratories. During the course, you'll have the opportunity to use advanced chemical instrumentation.

Subject area: Applied Science

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite:

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
  

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you require may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2025

for 2026