Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
This course focuses on equipping students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to effectively operate and manage laboratory settings in various scientific disciplines. Students enrolled in this course learn how to handle laboratory equipment, perform experiments, analyze data, and maintain a safe laboratory environment.
They gain expertise in techniques such as sample preparation, measurements, quality control, and data interpretation. This training enables students to work in research, industrial, and medical laboratories. Overall, the course empowers students to become proficient laboratory technicians capable of supporting scientific research, experimentation, and analysis across different fields.
Objectives of the Course
This course is aimed at providing the trainee with knowledge and skills in science lab skills and their application i.e.
- Appreciate processing plant operation.
- Use of biological tools, chemistry tools and physics tools correctly in techniques including understanding the routines of an industrial laboratory.
- Observe safety measures in biological laboratory.
- Prepare accurate laboratory reports as well as laboratory record work.
- Understanding plants and animals in terms of their care, breeding, diseases infecting them.
- Understanding the general ecological interrelationship of organisms.
Expected working fields
- Medical research institutions
- Pharmaceuticals industries
- Quality Assurance Institutions e.g. Kenya Bureau of Standards.
- Production industries
- Agricultural research institutions e.g. KARI
- Institute of primate Research-Microbiology/Immunology/pharmacology and toxicology laboratories.
- University/college/High school laboratories as a laboratory technologist.
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| Entry Requirement | D (Plain) |
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Examination Body |
KNEC/CDACC |
| Duration of study | 1 Year & 1 Sem |
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Career Growth
A certificate holder student may proceed to a diploma level in any of the following related courses.