Overview

Gain the skills you need to become a technician in laboratories in hospitals, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, private pathology and testing laboratories.

In the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, you will be taught to apply your knowledge of living systems to solving important practical issues including controlling disease and making the environment safer.

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 pathology, environmental and chemical samples
• assist with research into biochemical or genetic processes.

You will also benefit from the opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Upon completion of this certificate, you may go on to work in vaccine production, food and materials testing, pathology, or research. Alternatively, you might prefer to pursue the Diploma of Laboratory Technology, or other further study of your choice.

Why study laboratory techniques at RMIT?

State-of-the-art facilities

Learn on the latest industry-standard equipment in our cutting edge laboratories.

Industry links

Strong connections to private and hospital pathology laboratories, biotechnology and research laboratories.

Smaller classes

Study in groups of up to 30 students, maximising your interaction with staff members.