Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Chemistry)

A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (0.5 Years) and the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Chemistry) (1 Year). 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. 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.

Year 12 or equivalent