Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
TAFE NSW Technical and Further Education Commission; TAFE NSW Higher Education
2026
- Total Tuition Fee16,500 AUD
- Course Duration50 weeks
- Last Updated02-12-2025
Priority 1 (Fastest)
Sufficient school places|Visa Approval Time: 1-2 weeks for fast visa approval
Data updated: 2025-12-05
Overview
Introduction
The Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques will give you the skills and confidence to work safely in a laboratory environment. During this course, you'll prepare and analyse a range of chemical and biological samples and perform chemical and biological experiments. You'll also gain an understanding of work, health and safety (WHS) procedures including infection control.Learn to process and interpret data, and maintain instruments and equipment. Gain experience receiving and preparing samples for testing and perform microscopic examinations and laboratory procedures.TAFE NSW's laboratories are designed to reflect actual industry-standard workspaces, providing you with an authentic experience. Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to practise your new skills with cutting-edge lab technology.
Key Dates
2025
School Application Steps
Follow the process below, prepare materials in order, and track the progress of each stage.
Application Overview
Master key milestones and arrange your time and budget in advance.
Process Steps
5
Complete in order, from material preparation to visa planning.
Application Fee
0 AUD
Some schools waive the application fee, and submissions can be assisted by a consultant.
Visa / OSHC
To be confirmed
After submitting the application, the school will provide a range for visa and OSHC fees.
Prepare Materials (School Application)
- Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
- If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
- Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
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Documents for Adult Applicants4 itemsSubmit School Application
- Submit the application through the school's official website/agent portal and pay the application fee (if any).
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Admission Progress and Fee Payment
- Submit supplementary documents as required and monitor your admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
- After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
- The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
- Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
- Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
- Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Overall
6.0