Certificate III in Pathology Collection
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Certificate III in
Pathology Collection
CRICOS 090550B
This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.
DURATION
32 weeks – Full Time
including work placement
MODE OF STUDY
On Campus
WORK PLACEMENT
35 Hours
VET STUDENT LOANS
Unavailable
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TUITION FEES
INTAKE DATES
Entry Requirements
pathways & Employment
UNITS OF STUDY
To ensure this course is an appropriate learning opportunity, individuals would need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at the Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Candidates must be aged 18 or above
- Successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry
- Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
To ensure this course is an appropriate learning opportunity, individuals would need to demonstrate a
capacity to undertake study at the Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of study
- Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For more information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Applicants must also be aged 18 or above
- Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
Further study pathways
After achieving HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Employment Opportunities
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:
Pathology collector
Core Units
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002
Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Perform venous blood collections
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Elective Units
HLTPAT003
Perform Capillary blood collection
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTCAR001 Perform electrocardiology (ECG)
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems