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.