Date

April 2026

Cost

£550*
*Further IAT fees may apply

Laboratory skills

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry out a range of common laboratory skills safely and accurately.

Hybrid learning – 2026 dates TBC

You will cover

  • Light Microscopy
  • Laboratory equipment
  • Formulations
  • Reporting

Key Skills you will develop

  • Demonstrate the skills required to use laboratory equipment (e.g. light microscope, centrifuge use/safety or using a PCR machine) effectively for routine animal husbandry or scientific purposes 
  • Ability to calibrate and use basic laboratory equipment
  • Demonstrate correct preparation of different types of formulations
  • Be able to collect data with appropriate levels of accuracy
  • Understand the importance of correctly and accurately reporting results
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Occasionally it is necessary for courses to be cancelled or rescheduled by CLAST. The Course Administrator will send an email to advise you of the cancellation and, if possible, provide a new date for the course. We will endeavour to give at least 4 weeks’ notice prior to the course start date.

Course Details

  • Course Length: 100 hours
  • Credits: 10
  • Unit Number: U4.3
  • Teacher: Alex Hardgrave

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