Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques CPLT IGNOU
This programme is designed to provide the know-how and skills needed to work as a laboratory technician in a School/ College Science laboratory. It will train learners to extend effective and efficient services to the Science teachers and students in these laboratories. It is a highly skill-oriented programme and involves intensive practical work. The objectives of the programme are to help learners to know about basic facilities and equipment in School/College Science laboratories, and train them in the skills of organizing and managing these laboratories, maintaining simple instruments and taking care of laboratory safety aspects.
IGNOU CPLT Eligibility: 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 experience of working in a School/College/University science laboratory
The medium of Instruction: English and Hindi
IGNOU CPLT Duration: Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
IGNOU CPLT Fee Structure: Rs.4,200/- for full programme
Programme Details:
| Course Code | Course Title | Nature of Course | Credits | Download |
| CLT 101 | Good Laboratory Practices | Theory | 04 | |
| CLTL 101 | Good Laboratory Practices: Basic Exercises | Laboratory | 02 | |
| CLT 102 | Laboratory Techniques in Biology | Theory | 02 | |
| CLTL 102 | Basic Experiments in Biology | Laboratory | 02 | |
| CLT 103 | Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry | Theory | 02 | |
| CLTL 103 | Basic Experiments in Chemistry | Laboratory | 02 | |
| CLT 104 | Laboratory Techniques in Physics | Theory | 02 | |
| CLTL 104 | Basic Experiments in Physics | Laboratory | 02 | |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Note: IGNOU will try to make every effort to conduct Laboratory Courses of the programme at the Study Centre chosen by you. But in case of any difficulty, you may be advised to attend the Laboratory Courses at some other Study Centre. You should be prepared for such a situation.