MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a limited range of laboratory operations and is the entry-level qualification required for laboratory personnel across all industry sectors. Job roles include laboratory technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2025 | Available all year round
Study Mode On campus | Online
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This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a limited range of laboratory operations and is the entry-level qualification required for laboratory personnel across all industry sectors. Job roles include laboratory technicians, instrument operators and similar personnel.
Laboratory technicians perform straightforward laboratory work involving a predictable flow of parallel or similar tasks, usually within one scientific discipline. They follow set procedures and recipes using well- developed technical skills and basic scientific knowledge. Technicians generally work inside a laboratory but may also perform technical tasks in the field or within production plants. They may also perform laboratory maintenance and office tasks.
Laboratory technicians:
- perform straightforward technical tasks to prepare and test samples using relevant procedures, Australian Standards and readily available advice. These tasks generally require close attention to detail and to the accuracy and precision of measurements. They may require the use of manual or semi-automated techniques
- operate test equipment and instruments and make limited adjustments to their controls
- process and record data and recognise trends and out of control conditions
- solve predictable problems using clear information or known solutions. Where alternatives exist, they are limited and apparent
- work under close and regular supervision, although they may have autonomy for specific tasks and responsibility for their own outputs
- take decisions within defined limits of responsibility
- work as part of a team.
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Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and eight (8) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| MSL922002 Record and present data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Group A
A total of eight (8) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.;;Students must choose at least four (4) elective units from the list below
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Group B
Students may choose up to three (3) elective units from the list below
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$202.50 | $60.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$162.00 | $48.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Imported
One (1) unit can be selected from the list below
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and eight (8) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills | $56.70 | $16.80 | $9.27 |
| MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.94 |
| MSL922002 Record and present data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.27 |
| MSL933009 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.27 |
| MSL943004 Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.94 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $12.38 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $2.76 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $2.76 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.94 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.94 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $12.38 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $135.49 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.94 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700