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
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.
