This nationally accredited Certificate IV facilitates the acquisition of laboratory skills in your chosen area of interest, including biology, tissue culture, and microbiology. You’ll learn a broad range of skills, including the following:-
The job outcomes of this course are very broad. It’s a good choice if you’re on the fence and might not actually want to go into pathology later on (you can also go into food testing, water quality testing, etc.) In terms of pathology careers—this course helps you take up the role of a biological testing technical assistant or a laboratory assistant.
This course runs three days a week for 36 weeks (about 8 months full-time). But you will also need to complete pre-assigned materials and coursework outside of class hours. There is also a part-time study mode option.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Our graduates go onto roles like: Biological testing technical assistant, Environmental field assistant (sample testing), Laboratory assistant, Environmental testing technical assistant, Construction materials testing technical assistant, Water quality laboratory assistant, Food testing laboratory assistant, School laboratory technician and Polymer testing laboratory assistant.