Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This program has a technical skills focus, preparing you for the workplace.
The Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) provides a broad and flexible package of competencies which meet the needs of technical officers, technical specialists and similar personnel.It will also provide you with an alternative and practical pathway into a range of undergraduate degree programs with advanced standing.
Structure
C5362 Courses
C5362 Core Units - Select ALL Nine (9) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicate with other people (MSL913001) | 40 | GEDU6103C | City Campus |
| Plan and conduct laboratory/field work (MSL913002) | 40 | BIOL5221C | City Campus |
| Provide information to customers (MSL915001) | 30 | MKTG7990C | City Campus |
| Process and interpret data (MSL924001) | 70 | MATH7074C | City Campus |
| Use laboratory application software (MSL924002) | 60 | OFFC5320C | City Campus |
| Analyse data and report results (MSL925001) | 80 | MATH7075C | City Campus |
| Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes (MSL934002) | 80 | BUSM8779C | City Campus |
| Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety (MSL944001) | 50 | OHTH5949C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices (MSMENV472) | 40 | EASC5068C | City Campus |
C5362 Group A Elective Units - Select ALL Five (5) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform microbiological tests (MSL975001) | 140 | BIOL5222C | City Campus |
| Perform haematological tests (MSL975002) | 130 | BIOL5223C | City Campus |
| Perform histological tests (MSL975003) | 150 | BIOL5224C | City Campus |
| Perform chemical pathology tests (MSL975004) | 130 | BIOL5225C | City Campus |
| Perform immunohaematological tests (MSL975006) | 80 | BIOL5226C | City Campus |
C5362 Group B Elective Units - Select ALL Two (2) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform aseptic techniques (MSL973004) | 40 | BIOL5227C | City Campus |
| Perform microscopic examination (MSL973007) | 40 | BIOL5228C | City Campus |
C5362 Group C Elective Units - Select ALL Three (3) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare, standardise and use solutions (MSL974001) | 100 | BIOL5229C | City Campus |
| Perform chemical tests and procedures (MSL974003) | 100 | BIOL5230C | City Campus |
| Perform biological procedures (MSL974006) | 130 | BIOL5231C | City Campus |
C5362 Imported Elective Units - Select One (1) Course
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make a presentation (BSBCMM401) | 30 | COMM5970C | City Campus |
C5362 Additional Elective Units - Select One (1) Course
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples (MSL954003) | 100 | BIOL5241C | City Campus |
| Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001) | 70 | HWSS6065C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Current Year 12—there are no prerequisite studies.
Non-Year 12 applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to have relevant employment or evidence of experience and/or ability to meet the demands of the program.
Equity admissions schemes RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.
Further information is available at equity admissions schemes
International students- Study at Year 12 or foundation studies level (Science stream) or evidence of completion of post-secondary study. Relevant work experience will also be considered English Requirement: IELTS 5.5 (No band less than 5.0) or equivalent
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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