The aim of the micro-credential is to teach and consolidate their knowledge and skills so that they and their employers can continue improving the safety and compliance within their laboratories. The programme might also serve a purpose for responsible people in non-laboratory settings that oversee or work with similar hazards.
The programme would include two modules, each Level 8:
• SCI8100 General Principles of Laboratory Management (4 credits)
• SCI8101 Laboratory Management in a Specific Setting (20 credits)
A book for the programme will be furnished at no additional cost.
Domestic: $2500 (GST inclusive).
International: $9750 (GST inclusive).
• SCI8100 General principals of Laboratory Management
◦ Topic 1: Understanding the primary legislation related to laboratories
◦ Topic 2: How to protect yourself using the hierarchy of controls
◦ Topic 3: Safety Data Sheets
◦ Topic 4: Labelling of hazardous substances
◦ Topic 5: HSNO and GHS Hazard classifications
◦ Topic 6: Personal Protective Equipment
◦ Topic 7: Intrinsic classifications of hazardous substances and their safe management
◦ Topic 8: Storage and prevention of adverse effects
◦ Topic 9: Disposal of hazardous substances
◦ Topic 10: Emergency Management of hazardous substances
• SCI8101 Laboratory Management in a Specific Type of Setting
◦ Topic 1: Develop and/or review chemical inventory and develop a guideline to identify legacy material for disposal
◦ Topic 2: Develop and/or review the emergency response plan
◦ Topic 3: Trial the emergency response plan
◦ Topic 4: Develop and consult on a safe method of use for a corrosive substance
◦ Topic 5: Develop and consult on a safe method of use for a flammable substance
◦ Topic 6: Develop and consult on a safe method of use for a toxic substance
◦ Topic 7: Prepare a basic chemical safety presentation for laboratory workers
◦ Topic 8: Prepare a basic chemical spill training session for laboratory workers
◦ Topic 9: Develop and consult on a safe method of use for teratogenic compounds
On successful completion of this programme, learners will be able to:
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apply principles of laboratory management to analyse information to meet the laboratory safety requirements, and
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apply principles of laboratory management to provide relevant laboratory safety training in a specific setting.
For an explanation about the nature of the following assessments please click here.
Slide show session
Assignment
Verbal follow-up
- recommendation of senior person at a laboratory (or employer with similar needs),
- evidence of chemistry understanding typical of someone with a BSc in Chemistry and one year of professional laboratory experience,
- access to a laboratory (or similar setting) for the assignment work in the programme, and
- demonstration of understanding of the programme and general suitability for the study through Real World Education's pre-entry process
Only one intake is planned for 2026, starting 30 March 2026 and a completion deadline in approximately December 2026.
The Intake Code is 8101-6G
Applications are open now.
Recording or tutorial sessions will be available for those who miss (or wish to review). However, it is best to be at sessions to be able to ask questions.
Tentative tutorial dates SCI8100
Most weeks have a Wednesday (3pm-4pm) and Friday (12 pm-1pm) session. In those cases, the two sessions cover the same topics and it is recommended that participants attend one of the two.
- 01 April 2026
- 08 April 2026 and 10 April 2026
- 15 April 2026 and 17 April 2026
- 22 April 2026 and 24 April 2026
- 29 April 2026 and 01 May 2026
- 06 May 2026 and 08 May 2026
Tentative tutorial dates SCI8101
Wednesday 3pm-4pm
- 27 May 2026
- 10 June 2026
- 24 June 2026
- 08 July 2026
- 22 July 2026
- 05 August 2026
- 19 August 2026
- 02 September 2026
- 17 September 2026
- 01 October 2026
- 14 October 2026