THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

(CPLT)

This Programme includes

  • Self learning course material

  • Video

  • Quiz

  • Discussion Forum

  • Access on Mobile, Tablet and Laptop/Desktop

  • Certificate from IGNOU after Successful Completion

Welcome to the Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques (CPLT)

This certificate programme has been designed to provide the knowhow and skills needed to work as a laboratory technician in a science laboratory. It will train you to provide effective and efficient services to the science faculty and students in these laboratories. It is a highly skill oriented programme and involves practical work integrated to the theoretical concepts.

Programme Objectives

The main objectives of the Programme are:

  • Study of basic facilities in science laboratories

  • basic skills of organising and managing science laboratories

  • operation and maintenance of the equipment used in science laboratories

  • procedures of procurement and storage of laboratory equipment and materials

  • skills in common science laboratory techniques

  • appropriate disposal procedures and safety methods.

Duration

In order to successfully complete the CPLT offered by IGNOU, you will have to earn 18 credits in a minimum period of 6 months and up to a maximum of 2 year.

Eligibility

Pass in 10+2 with science subjects or equivalent

OR

Pass in higher secondary with science subjects or equivalent and one year of experience of working in a school/college/university science laboratory

OR

10th pass or equivalent with science subjects and two years of experience of working in a school/ college/university science laboratory

Programme Fee

The fee for the entire programme is Rs. 4,200/ (University may revise the fee time to time. Please check with the advertisement or IGNOU website).

Programme Features

Programme Structure

The Certificate Programme has eight compulsory courses worth 18 credits. We offer theory courses worth 10 credits and laboratory courses worth 8 credits as per the details given detailed below.

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CLT-101:Good Laboratory Practices (Theory) 4 Credits

CLTL-101:Good Laboratory Practices: Basic Exercises (Laboratory) 2 Credits

CLT-102:Laboratory Techniques in Biology(Theory)2 Credits

CLTL-102: Basic Experiments in Biology (Laboratory) 2 Credits

CLT-103: Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry (Theory) 2 Credits

CLTL-103: Basic Experiments in Chemistry(Laboratory) 2 Credits

CLT-104: Laboratory Techniques in Physics (Theory) 2 Credits

CLTL-104: Basic Experiments in Physics(Laboratory) 2 Credits

JOB PROSPECTS

  • Opportunities in the Science Labs in the School / College / University / Research Laboratories

  • Capacity Building Programme for all those who are employed


Primary Contacts

Prof. Lalita S.Kumar

(Programme Coordinator, CPLT),

School of Sciences (SOS),

Block D Raman Bhavan,

Indira Gandhi National Open University,

IGNOU,

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.

Email: cplt@ignou.ac.in

Director,

School of Sciences(SOS)

Block D Raman Bhavan,

Indira Gandhi National Open University,

IGNOU,

Maidan Garhi,

New Delhi – 110068.