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The Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology) prepares graduates to work unsupervised in pathology labs in both the government and private sector. This is an important medical profession, and your work as a lab technician or officer plays a vital role in assisting medical diagnoses and informing treatment decisions.

This qualification takes into account the rapid integration of future technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence to equip you with the knowledge you need to flourish in the laboratory. The amount of laboratory work needed for quality assurance services has grown substantially, meaning there will always be a strong demand for qualified technicians.

At TAFE NSW Granville this is a 9 month, intensive program that has been developed in consultation with industry so you will gain the expertise that employers are looking for.

Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:

Process and interpret data
Use laboratory application software
Analyse data and report results
Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Monitor the quality of test results and data

TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will strengthen your practical skills in laboratory techniques including:

Sampling techniques
Calibration techniques
Analysis of chemicals
Analysis of physical and mechanical materials

Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of key soft skills that equip you with the confidence to work in laboratories:

Effective communication skills
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail with a strong focus on quality
An honest and reliable nature

Key drivers of this growth include the increasing need for laboratory automation, development of integrated lab informatics solutions, increasing need to comply with regulatory standards, and the growing demand in biobanks/biorepositories.