MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Advance Your Laboratory Technique Skills
This qualification reflects the growing need for skilled laboratory technicians across a wide range of laboratory settings, including mining, construction, pathology, and manufacturing. The program is delivered in a self‑paced external format, with all practical components completed at an approved workplace.
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 Available all year round | Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On campus | Online
Duration 1 Year to 6 Months
Advance Your Laboratory Technique Skills
This qualification reflects the growing need for skilled laboratory technicians across a wide range of laboratory settings, including mining, construction, pathology, and manufacturing. The program is delivered in a self‑paced external format, with all practical components completed at an approved workplace.
This qualification represents the role of workers who apply a variety of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific and technical tests across most industry sectors, using specialised technical knowledge. Graduates perform a broad range of routine and complex tests, often working with atypical samples and instruments with multiple operating variables.
Workers in this field communicate sample requirements to colleagues, and may liaise with suppliers to resolve product non‑conformance issues. They may also demonstrate laboratory methods to others and train team members in reliable sample collection and basic testing procedures.
When choosing a course, it's important to think about the key skills and knowledge you'll need, as well as how you'll be assessed. Take a look at this information and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements.
- Hold a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques OR
- Hold a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline OR
- Can provide evidence of technical laboratory skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eighteen (18) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and thirteen (13) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL924005 Process and interpret data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
| MSL924006 Use laboratory application software | $97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
| MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment | $194.40 | $57.60 | $19.00 |
| MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | $97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
| MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data | $72.90 | $21.60 | $19.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection
Thirteen (13) elective units must be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
|
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$97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
|
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$97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $19.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $19.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $19.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
|
|
$202.50 | $60.00 | $19.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $19.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $19.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $19.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $19.00 |
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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eighteen (18) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and thirteen (13) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL924005 Process and interpret data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.27 |
| MSL924006 Use laboratory application software | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.27 |
| MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment | $194.40 | $57.60 | $122.43 |
| MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.27 |
| MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data | $72.90 | $21.60 | $5.94 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $135.49 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $9.27 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $9.27 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $8.15 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $13.59 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.22 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $8.15 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $135.49 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.94 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $122.43 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.22 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $19.22 |
|
|
$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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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