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Diploma of Laboratory Technology in Food

TAFE NSW

  • Sydney, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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TAFE NSW campus

About the program

Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food) is a one-year full-time diploma course at TAFE NSW covering analysing food samples, Reporting results and the science behind food production.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Laboratory Technology in Food and apply discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critical thinking
  • and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Food Technologist
  • Production Line Manager
  • Quality Systems Coordinator
  • Food Safety Systems Officer
  • Product Development Team Member
  • Environmental Systems Officer (Food Processing)

Curriculum

  • One-year course made up of 18 units
  • 5 Of them core. Core study includes process and interpret data
  • Use laboratory application software
  • Maintain instruments and equipment and apply quality system and continuous improvement processes.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Prerequisite: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
  • Year 12 equivalent with a country minimum from the Academic Requirements by Country PDF (updated 2026-07-17)
  • E. G. India 55% (CBSE/ISC) or 60% (state boards)
  • China 60%
  • Bangladesh CGPA 3.5 or 60%
  • Year 10 equivalent column also published
  • HE diplomas: Year 12 equivalent at the higher-education column
  • E. G. India 65-70%
  • China 70%
  • Bangladesh CGPA 4.0 or 70% (Academic Requirements by Country PDF
  • Updated 2026-07-17).

Accepted academic background

Year 12 or equivalent, A Certificate III/IV (or equivalent skills) may be required first for diploma courses - offer letter then includes both courses.

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry requirements
  2. Campus availability
  3. intake dates. Submit the international student application with academic records and required supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Follow the offer instructions and complete any student visa process that applies.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,917 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$4,800 AUD

Program details

CampusUltimo
Faculty or schoolHealthcare
DepartmentLaboratory Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.