Introduction to the
Research Lab
Three-day Activity
(One-day and two-day variants are available)
Weekdays during school term | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Introduction to the
Enter the word of research laboratories, and develop hands-on experience working with contemporary biomedical tools and techniques.
Designed for MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
$50 per student per day (minimum 20 students)
Maximum 32 students
Please note: This activity is designed to support students enrolled in Certificate III: Laboratory Skills to explore a research work environment.
This activity is not an accredited Certificate III course.
Introduction to the Research Lab
Over three days, students will explore the facilities 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. Students will apply this knowledge to bacteriology, preparing materials and reagents to grow bacterial colonies in a way that maintains sterility and safety of their environment. From this, students will perform a range of microscopic and biochemical techniques to identify their bacterial colonies.
MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills Competencies
MSL933005 – Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL933008 – Perform calibration checks on equipment
and assist with its maintenance
MSL973015 – Prepare culture media
MSL973025 – Perform basic tests
MSL973026 – 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.
