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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Gain the skills you need to become a technician in laboratories in hospitals, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, private pathology and testing laboratories. Using the latest industry-standard equipment, you’ll build the knowledge and skills required to work under supervision to: examine micro-organisms or changes in cells and tissues perform analysis of biological and chemical samples record and interpret data using laboratory software prepare and perform tests on food materials perform basic histological procedures on plant or animal tissue. You will also benefit from the opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Upon completion of this certificate, you may go on to work in food and materials testing, diagnostic or educational laboratories. Alternatively, you could pursue the Diploma of Laboratory Technology or other further study. <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks Academic requirements There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . It is recommended that participants have some prior experience in Chemistry or Biology. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. Offers and acceptance for high-demand courses This qualification experiences high demand with limited places. Therefore, Direct offer rounds will take place fortnightly, in which eligible applicants will be given 3 days to accept and a further 10 days to enrol and secure their place. Direct offer rounds for Semester 1, 2027 will commence on 5 October 2026. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below). Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies course or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades. Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted. Entry score calculator Select a study location* Select study location Bangladesh Cambodia Canada China Colombia Denmark Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Kenya Kuwait Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Nepal New Zealand Nigeria Norway Pakistan Saudi Arabia Scotland Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom USA Vietnam Other country Philippines Select a qualification gained* Select qualification gained Go Minimum Score Required Don’t meet the requirements? Learn about your pathway options Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36) C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). Additional information Expand all sections Inherent requirements Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. View inherent requirements <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Graduates work as laboratory assistants or technicians in laboratories and provide technical support for scientists working in: pathology laboratories (private and public) educational laboratories food and materials testing pharmaceutical testing. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
Students are expected to perform a range of laboratory tasks including preparing microbiological cultures, applying small volume samples onto gels, performing calculations for solution making and dilutions, conducting bacterial counts, reading safety data sheets and protocols, recording results in a log book using scientific terms, and operating equipment such as microscopes, balances, spectrophotometers, and micropipettes.
No. The fundamental tasks outlined on this page — such as verbal communication, reading, writing, numeracy, motor skills, vision, and endurance — are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.
RMIT's Equitable Learning Services (ELS) can organise a range of adjustments to your study conditions. These may include additional time allowances, assistive technology, rest breaks, specialised software for literacy support, and consideration of alternative communication methods. Students are encouraged to contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to them.
Laboratory classes can run for approximately 3 hours, during which students are expected to maintain focus and concentration throughout. Tasks require sustained attention while undertaking precise laboratory procedures, managing multiple sequential tasks safely, and completing work accurately and in a timely manner.
Students need to be able to interpret and correctly apply numerical data, measurements, and formulae in a time-efficient manner. Specific tasks include performing accurate calculations for solution making and dilutions, conducting bacterial counts in the microbiology laboratory to determine contamination levels, and precisely recording these results. The course notes that miscalculations can have significant consequences.
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