MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of laboratory techniques, including manual, semi-automated and fully automated, to collect and prepare samples in a laboratory.
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.
^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
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When Semester 1, 2024. Available all year round. Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode On campus. Online. Online and on campus.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of laboratory techniques, including manual, semi-automated and fully automated, to collect and prepare samples in a laboratory. They conduct a wide range of basic, and limited range of specialist tests across a variety of industry sectors. Workers may be required to assist other personnel to solve technical problems and to adjust formulations and production mixes. They may also train them to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably.
Workers have responsibility for their own outputs according to established procedures. Work is carried out according to established procedures often under the direction and supervision of laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical professionals. Work is normally subject to frequent progress and quality checks.
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Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising four (4) core and twelve (12) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL924005 Process and interpret data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
| MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment | $194.40 | $57.60 | $119.16 |
| MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
| MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety | $32.40 | $9.60 | $2.69 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Group A
A total of 12 elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.;;Students must choose a minimum of one elective unit from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $12.05 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
Unit Selection - Group B
Students can select at least seven (7) up to eleven (11) units from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $131.86 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $6.81 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $6.81 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $12.05 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $13.22 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $131.86 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
|
|
$202.50 | $60.00 | $19.44 |
|
|
$162.00 | $48.00 | $16.29 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $119.16 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $18.70 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $18.70 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
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. 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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising four (4) core and twelve (12) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL924005 Process and interpret data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment | $194.40 | $57.60 | $0.00 |
| MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Group A
A total of 12 elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.;;Students must choose a minimum of one elective unit from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Unit Selection - Group B
Students can select at least seven (7) up to eleven (11) units from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $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 |
|
|
$202.50 | $60.00 | $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 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $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. 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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising four (4) core and twelve (12) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL924005 Process and interpret data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
| MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment | $194.40 | $57.60 | $119.16 |
| MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
| MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety | $32.40 | $9.60 | $2.69 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $131.86 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $12.05 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $13.22 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $131.86 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $119.16 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $18.70 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $18.70 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
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. 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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising four (4) core and twelve (12) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL924005 Process and interpret data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
| MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment | $194.40 | $57.60 | $119.16 |
| MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | $97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
| MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety | $32.40 | $9.60 | $2.69 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $131.86 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $12.05 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $13.22 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $131.86 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $9.02 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $119.16 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $18.70 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $18.70 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $5.78 |
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. 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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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