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Introduction to the
Research Lab

Weekdays during school term | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Enter the word of research laboratories, and develop hands-on experience working with contemporary biomedical tools and techniques.

Designed for MSL30122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement

$50 per student per day (minimum 20 students)
Maximum 32 students

Please note: This activity is designed to support students enrolled in Certificate II: Sampling and Measurement to explore a research work environment.

This activity is not an accredited Certificate II course.

Introduction to the Research Lab

Students will explore the facilities and safety capabilities of a research laboratory. 

Students will practice fundamental techniques, such as aseptic technique; how to identify and manage biological, chemical and physical hazards; and conduct risk assessment and incident reporting.

MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement Competencies

MSL912002 – Work within a laboratory or field workplace

MSL922002 – Record and present data

MSL943004 – Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety

MSL952003 – Collect Routine site samples

MSL973025 – Prepare working solutions

MSL973027 – Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination

MSL973028 – Perform microscopic examination

Please note: While this activity allows students to practice and demonstrate these skills, BioDiscovery Centre and Perkins staff are not qualified to assess or sign-off students on these competencies.

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Pick from a range of sessions catered to your year group’s curriculum.

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Choose a date within school term. Class sharing may be available for small classes.

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