MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Work as a fully qualified laboratory technician
Build a career in science and gain a specialised skillset to work in laboratories across a range of diverse fields.
SM TAFE students receive hands-on technical training to become job-ready for roles such as a medical laboratory technician or science technician.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
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Overview
Where Murdoch
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2025
How On Campus
This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests in most industry sectors, utilising specialist technical knowledge.
Learn to analyse, process and interpret data, report results and apply quality system and continuous improvement processes. Your skills will be transferable across a range of industries such as chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological and environmental fields.
- use laboratory application software
- plan and conduct laboratory/field work
- communicate and provide information to customers
- analyse, process and interpret data
- report results
- apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Have you got what it takes to be successful in this career? Our Informed Choices page lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Credit units
The units below are intended for entry to this course as credit from prior study and do not contribute to the total tuition or resource fees for this course. Check the entrance requirements tab for further instructions about the study pathway to completing this course.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL924005 | Process and interpret data |
| MSL924006 | Use laboratory application software |
| MSL934008 | Maintain instruments and equipment |
| MSL934009 | Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
| MSL973027 | Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
| MSL973028 | Perform microscopic examination |
| MSL974032 | Perform chemical tests and procedures |
| MSL974033 | Perform food tests |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data | $72.90 | $21.60 | $37.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $42.50 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $137.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $850.50 | $608.50 | $1,459.00 |
| Concession | $252.00 | $608.50 | $860.50 |
Semester 2, 2026
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $212.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
Semester 2, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $972.00 | $996.00 | $1,968.00 |
| Concession | $288.00 | $996.00 | $1,284.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL924005 Process and interpret data | $97.20 | $28.80 | $31.75 |
| MSL924006 Use laboratory application software | $97.20 | $28.80 | $100.75 |
| MSL934008 Maintain instruments and equipment | $194.40 | $57.60 | $116.75 |
| MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | $97.20 | $28.80 | $31.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $95.25 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $100.75 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $159.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $116.75 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $810.00 | $752.75 | $1,562.75 |
| Concession | $240.00 | $752.75 | $992.75 |
Semester 2, 2026
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $212.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
Semester 2, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $972.00 | $996.00 | $1,968.00 |
| Concession | $288.00 | $996.00 | $1,284.00 |
Semester 1, 2027
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data | $72.90 | $21.60 | $37.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $42.50 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $137.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
Semester 1, 2027 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $850.50 | $608.50 | $1,459.00 |
| Concession | $252.00 | $608.50 | $860.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Credit units
The units below are intended for entry to this course as credit from prior study and do not contribute to the total tuition or resource fees for this course. Check the entrance requirements tab for further instructions about the study pathway to completing this course.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSL924005 | Process and interpret data |
| MSL924006 | Use laboratory application software |
| MSL934008 | Maintain instruments and equipment |
| MSL934009 | Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
| MSL973027 | Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination |
| MSL973028 | Perform microscopic examination |
| MSL974032 | Perform chemical tests and procedures |
| MSL974033 | Perform food tests |
Semester 2, 2025
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $212.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $972.00 | $996.00 | $1,968.00 |
| Concession | $288.00 | $996.00 | $1,284.00 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data | $72.90 | $21.60 | $37.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $42.50 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $137.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
|
|
$194.40 | $57.60 | $196.00 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $850.50 | $608.50 | $1,459.00 |
| Concession | $252.00 | $608.50 | $860.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.