| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-29 | - |
| 2025-03-03 | - |
Program Overview
The Certificate IV in Science equips students with fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, preparing them for entry-level positions in science-related industries. It provides a pathway to specialized fields like applied science, engineering, or biotechnology, and serves as a foundation for further education in science, such as a Diploma of Laboratory Technology or Bachelor of Science.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Certificate IV in Science is designed as a pathway for school leavers, providing broad skills applicable to various scientific industries. Upon completion, students can progress to specialized fields like applied science, engineering, or biotechnology. For those interested in further study, a Diploma of Laboratory Technology or Bachelor of Science is available.
Objectives:
- Equip students with fundamental scientific knowledge and skills.
- Prepare students for entry-level positions in science-related industries.
- Provide a foundation for further education in specialized scientific fields.
Program Description:
The program covers a range of scientific disciplines, including:
- Laboratory workplace safety
- Mathematical techniques for scientific problems
- Chemical reactions
- Physics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Genetics knowledge
Outline:
Core Units (5):
- Participate in laboratory or field workplace safety
- Apply essential further study skills for science
- Research scientific fields of study
- Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems
- Apply mathematical techniques to scientific contexts
Elective Units (10):
- Investigate atomic structure and bonding
- Investigate stoichiometry and solution chemistry
- Investigate organic chemistry and properties of materials
- Investigate chemical reactions
- Investigate waves and optics
- Apply principles of kinematics
- Investigate cell biology
- Investigate anatomy and physiology
- Investigate introductory genetics
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Entry-level positions in science-related industries, such as food, health, and technology.
Further Education Opportunities:
- Diploma of Laboratory Technology
- Bachelor of Science
