Funding Available for Eligible Students & Employers
Government-Funded Laboratory Courses
Want a nationally recognised laboratory qualification without paying full fees? Government funding may be available for eligible students and employers in South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT across our three MSL laboratory qualifications.
New to our laboratory training? Start with our laboratory courses overview, see how experienced staff can fast-track with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), or explore workplace training for employers.
Three qualifications, one career ladder
Each course is nationally recognised and delivered as workplace-based and blended training — funding may apply to all three for eligible students.
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Best for: New entrants starting a laboratory career
Leads to: Laboratory assistant roles in environmental, mining, manufacturing and construction-materials testing
View course → MSL40122Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Best for: Lab assistants stepping up to technician level
Leads to: Laboratory technician, quality control technician and testing officer roles
View course → MSL50122Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Best for: Experienced technicians moving into senior roles
Leads to: Senior technician, laboratory supervisor and specialised testing roles
View course →Where funding may be available
South Australia
Funding may be available for eligible students and employers in South Australia for our laboratory qualifications.
Tasmania
Eligible Tasmanian students and workplaces may access funding support for laboratory training.
Australian Capital Territory
Funding may be available for eligible students and employers in the ACT.
Funding programs and eligibility criteria are set by each state and change over time. We’ll always confirm what currently applies to you before you enrol.
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Tell us which course interests you and where you (or your team) are based.
We check your eligibility
Our team confirms what funding may apply in your state — no obligation.
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Workplace-based and blended delivery, tailored around your job.
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Funded Lab Courses — FAQs
Which laboratory courses can be government funded?
Funding may be available for our three nationally recognised laboratory qualifications — MSL30122 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, MSL40122 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology — for eligible students and employers.
Which states have funding available?
Government funding may be available for eligible students and employers in South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. Eligibility depends on each state’s current programs and your circumstances — contact us and we’ll check for you.
Am I eligible for funding?
Eligibility rules differ by state and can depend on things like your residency, employment and prior qualifications. The fastest way to find out is to ask our team — we’ll check your situation against the current programs at no cost.
Can my employer access funding to train our team?
In many cases, yes — employer-sponsored and workplace-based training may attract funding support for eligible businesses. See our for employers page or get in touch.
What if I’m not in SA, TAS or the ACT?
You can still enrol in any of our laboratory courses as a fee-for-service student anywhere in Australia — and funding programs change, so it’s always worth asking.
Start your laboratory career for less
Nationally recognised MSL qualifications · workplace-based delivery · funding for eligible students in SA, TAS & ACT.
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