To provide training in laboratory skills and techniques together with supporting theory for those seeking employment as (or promotion to) laboratory technicians of field offices in a diverse range of
industries which have chemical, biological, physical, geological, environmental or pharmaceutical laboratories. Schedule of Subjects:
53-202 Mathematics Fundamentals 002
51-507 Computing Introduction 001
63-129 Communication (Common Core)
58-638 Laboratory Procedures
53-206 Statistics 001
63-132 Communication (Industrial)
53-203 Mathematics 001
67-521 Computer Applications (Science)
67-522 Laboratory Supervision
67-523 Laboratory Practice
Electives
Group 1:
47-618 Biology 1
54-380 Chemistry 1
55-718 Physics 1
56-182 Geology 1
45-941 Ecology - Introduction
Group 2:
55-727 Laboratory Workshop
56-225 Bushcraft
57-228 Boat Knowledge
13-424 Motor Maintenance
47-973 Animal Management 1
54-450 Pharmaceutical Techniques 1
67-503 Basic Electronics
67-504 Sampling Methods
57-705 Marine Biology 1 *
67-525 Basic Paints and Formulations
67-526 Aquatic Science
Group 3:
47-636 Biology 2
54-399 Chemistry 2
56-191 Geology 2
55-754 Physics 2
45-959 Environmental Management
54-496 Assaying 1A
54-502 Assaying 1B
57-714 Marine Biology 2 *
Group 4:
67-527 Photography and Microscopy
67-528 Spectrophotometry
67-529 Chromatography
67-530 Chemical Laboratory Techniques
67-531 Biological Laboratory Techniques
67-532 Physical Laboratory Techniques
67-533 Geological Laboratory Techniques
54-469 Pharmaceutical Techniques 2
67-534 Electronic Skills
67-502 Workshop Skills
54-557 Principles of Sampling
54-487 Organic Chemistry 1
47-964 Biochemistry 1
67-535 Instrument Interfacing
56-234 Field Techniques
34-346 Mineral Dressing
32-243 Mining 1
34-355 Quarrying 1
47-593 Ecology
45-658 Grain Sampling
45-719 Cereal Chemistry
67-536 Paints and Formulation Testing
78-379 Used Oil Analysis
67-537 Aquaculture Techniques 1
67-539 Aquaculture Equipment and Maintenance
67-540 Water Quality Testing
67-541 Corrosion Technology 1.
* Not available through TESC.
Entrance qualifications: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 in an Australian secondary school system or equivalent.
A prospective student entering this course on completion of Year 10 must have achieved a grade of C or better in a minimum of eight Stage 4 (or higher) units of which at least two are English Stage 4 (or higher) and three are Science Stage 4 (or higher) units and two are Mathematics Stage 4 (or higher) units.