Think lab work is all white coats and microscopes? Not quite. Lab technicians are behind the scenes in industries you probably never thought about – making sure the food we eat is safe, helping protect the environment, testing water supplies, supporting agriculture, and even working in mining, engineering, or manufacturing.
With training at LTT – Australia’s number one lab technician training provider – you could start working as a qualified laboratory technician in [x] weeks. At our South Melbourne campus, you’ll build real-world lab skills, train with industry experts, and get connected with employers who need new lab staff right now.
Where could you work?
Your skills as a lab technician could take you into:
Testing food, wine and water to make sure it meets quality and safety standards
Supporting environmental labs that monitor soil, air, and Australia's natural habitats
Helping doctors by preparing pathology samples in hospital labs
Assisting in engineering and mining labs that test building materials and resources
Working in research labs to support new discoveries
Why train with LTT?
We are the national leader in laboratory and pathology collection training.
Our programs are designed in partnership with industry, so you graduate with the exact skills employers want.
You’ll be supported by trainers with decades of lab and field experience, who know how to prepare you for a wide range of career paths.
Your pathway with LTT
Five nationally recognised qualification options:
HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Collection: Designed for school leavers (Over 18) learners getting started in their pathology careers
MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills: Designed to build foundation laboratory skills
MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques: Our most popular ‘workplace delivered’ program, also delivered on campus in South Melbourne.
MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology: “Workplace delivered’ - Designed for senior laboratory technicians once working full-time or part-time. Suitable for senior technicians who already hold a MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent.
MSL60122 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management: “Workplace Delivered” - Designed for laboratory managers and senior supervisors who have the technical skills and experience, but looking for that management know how.
With LTT, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and industry connections to launch a career that’s hands-on, diverse, and in demand across some of Australia’s biggest industries.
LABTECH TRAINING VICTORIA PTY LTD | RTO 22545 This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. We encourage individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First program.