Laboratory Assistant
Traineeship
What Laboratory Assistants do
- Maintain, clean and set up equipment for experiments
- Collect, classify and preserve specimens
- Feed, water and observe plants and animals in laboratory conditions
- Perform scientific tests on specimens and samples
- Complete experimental procedures, such as taking blood, testing seeds and plants
- Observe and test animals and plants for diseases
- Carry out mathematical calculations and prepare graphs and reports
- Operate computers and computer-interfaced equipment
- Perform quality assurance checks on production line samples and materials
Your chances of success will be better if you have...
- Enjoyment of scientific activities
- Ability to produce accurate and detailed work
- Good eyesight and normal colour vision
- Ability to work with others
- School Certificate
The Future
- Employment for minimum of one year
- For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au
Who to Contact for more information and advice?
Group Training Organisation |
Phone / FaxEmail / Website |
Address |
Regions Serviced |
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Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL) |
T (02) 6024 7366 F (02) 6056 1949 |
2 Michael Dr Wodonga VIC 3690 |
Albury, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Murray Area |
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Central West Group Apprentices Ltd |
T (02) 6331 3655 F (02) 6331 9450 |
203-209 Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795 |
Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes |
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GTES |
T (02) 6923 3000 F (02) 6921 8616 |
161 Hammond Ave Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 |
Wagga Wagga, Riverina |
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HGT Australia Ltd |
T (02) 4952 7444 F (02) 4952 8070 |
1st Floor 148 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Health Industry Group Training Company |
T (02) 9817 7463 F (02) 9817 7458 |
Gladesville Hospital 3 Victoria Rd Gladesville NSW 2111 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd |
T (02) 4932 4222 F (02) 4932 4544 |
Junction St Telarah NSW 2320 |
Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah |
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ON Q Human Resources |
T (07) 5523 3211 F (07) 5523 4188 |
Shop 3 1-11 Rivendell Dr Sth Tweed Heads NSW |
Far North Coast NSW |
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West State |
T (08) 8087 6588 F (08) 8087 8337 |
191 Argent St Broken Hill NSW 2880 |
Far West Region of NSW |
Laboratory Assistant – Traineeships
Entry |
Education / Training |
Career Prospects |
Articulation |
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Certificate III |
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SC |
Laboratory Skills |
Laboratory Assistant Attendant in pathology, biological and environmental, food, processing manufacturing or related laboratory. |
May be eligible to apply for Certificate IV Laboratory Techniques or proposed Diplomas in Pathology Testing, Biological and Environmental Testing, Food Testing or Process Manufacturing Testing. |
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Certificate IV |
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SC or Certificate II Laboratory Skills |
Laboratory Techniques |
Laboratory Technical Assistants |
Proposed Diplomas in Pathology Testing, Biological and Environmental Testing, Food Testing or Process Manufacturing Testing. |
