Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This program has a technical skills focus, preparing you for the workplace.
The Diploma of Laboratory Technology 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
C5388 Courses
C5388 Core Units - Select ALL Five (5) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process and interpret data (MSL924003) | 70 | MATH7088C | City Campus |
| Use laboratory application software (MSL924004) | 60 | OFFC5338C | City Campus |
| Analyse data and report results (MSL925004) | 80 | MATH7089C | City Campus |
| Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment (MSL934004) | 60 | BIOL5239C | City Campus |
| Monitor the quality of test results and data (MSL935007) | 40 | BUSM8861C | City Campus |
C5388 Elective Units Group 1 - Select Five (5) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples (MSL954003) | 100 | BIOL5241C | City Campus |
| Perform biological procedures (MSL974021) | 130 | BIOL5246C | City Campus |
| Perform microbiological tests (MSL975035) | 140 | BIOL5247C | City Campus |
| Perform chemical tests and procedures (MSL974019) | 100 | BIOL5245C | City Campus |
| Make a presentation (BSBCMM401) | 30 | COMM5976C | City Campus |
C5388 Elective Units Group 2 - Select Five (5) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform tissue and cell culture techniques (MSL975033) | 100 | BIOL5255C | City Campus |
| Apply electrophoretic techniques (MSL975039) | 100 | BIOL5257C | City Campus |
| Apply routine chromatographic techniques (MSL975040) | 120 | BIOL5256C | City Campus |
| Perform haematological tests (MSL975036) | 130 | BIOL5248C | City Campus |
| Perform chemical pathology tests (MSL975037) | 130 | BIOL5249C | City Campus |
| Perform histological tests (MSL975029) | 200 | BIOL5250C | City Campus |
| Perform immunohaematological tests (MSL975030) | 80 | BIOL5251C | City Campus |
| Plan and conduct laboratory/field work (MSL913004) | 40 | BIOL5252C | City Campus |
| Perform molecular biology tests and procedures (MSL975034) | 150 | BIOL5253C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (C4397) is the pre-requisite for entry to this program.
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 for which you are training. 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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