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Diploma of Laboratory Technology
This diploma prepares you to carry out scientific and technical testing in a laboratory, from routine sample work through to complex tests where the sample is unusual or the instrument has many settings to manage.
- Duration: 6 months to 1 year
- Study mode: Online and on campus
- Course code: MSL50122
Where you can study this course
- Campuses
- 3 campuses
- Duration
- 6 months to 1 year
- Study mode
- Varies by campus
- Full fee
- Not stated by provider
What students say
Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.
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RMIT University
- Campuses
- 15 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often find organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some praise the facilities and campus and student support.
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TAFE Queensland
- Campuses
- 30 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.
- Campuses
- 26 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students rate the trainers, teaching, facilities and campus highly, though some found the organisation, admin and communication frustrating; opinions are mixed on facilities and campus.
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Box Hill Institute
- Campuses
- 4 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students speak highly of the trainers and teaching, with the campus and facilities also well regarded. Many found student support frustrating, along with organisation and communication.
- Campuses
- 5 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students rate the trainers and teaching highly, along with the student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on student support and course content.
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North Metropolitan TAFE
- Campuses
- East Perth
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not stated by provider
What students say
Opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, with some students finding the organisation and admin frustrating and a number unhappy with the course content.
- Campuses
- 12 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
Last reviewed 20 September 2026.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who: 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.
- Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in scientific testing and accurate results
- patience for careful, step by step laboratory work
- confidence with specialised instruments and their settings
- a knack for spotting when a sample or result looks wrong
What will you learn?
You learn to set up and run specialised equipment, keep results reliable, and troubleshoot when a sample or product does not meet the expected standard. It suits people who already have a laboratory background, since entry assumes a Certificate IV in laboratory techniques, a STEM qualification, or demonstrated lab skills and work experience. The role usually sits under a laboratory or quality manager, but you would also train other staff, adjust standard procedures and help plan the work in your area.
- Running routine and specialist tests
- Setting up lab instruments
- Preparing and handling samples
- Troubleshooting results that fail
- Updating standard operating procedures
- Training colleagues in lab methods
Where this fits
Diploma of Laboratory Technology in laboratory science: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.
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