Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection)

Looking for flexibility in your career choice? The Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) HLT37525 is delivered either as a full qualification or as a Statement of Attainment (part qualification).

The full Certificate qualification requires completion of a professional experience placement over a minimum of 35 hours. Professional experience placements are provided subject to supply and employer availability. Alternatively, students undertaking the Statement of Attainment are able to complete their professional experience placements once they have secured employment. Students undertaking the Statement of Attainment will receive up to 14 units of competency in the full qualification.

Students undertaking studies in Pathology are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities before they have completed their studies. Studies also provide flexibility and opportunity to pathway into higher degrees within the health sector.

The Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) HLT37525 qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors. Workers in this role work separately and as part of a team, contributing to processes and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work. They possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a balanced application of customer service and technical skills, using discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.

A wide variety of employment opportunities exist for pathology collectors across government and private industry. Employment is typically available on a full time or part time basis and suits a range of individuals with a variety of employment needs. They may be employed by a specific health care provider or by an organisation that specialises in pathology collection, storage and transport.

Graduates of the Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) HLT37525 qualifies individuals to work as a Phlebotomist or Pathology Collector in the health sector. This qualification offers a direct entry pathway into Diploma level courses in Nursing or other related health care fields.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for the HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) Qualification are:

• Adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in study and work environments. Domestic applicants are required to complete relevant internal LLN skills testing and/or are required to successfully demonstrate exit level 2 in reading and numeracy through the CSPA test (refer EQUALS LLN Policy). International applicants are required to demonstrate a minimum 5.5 overall band score in IELTS (or equivalent) prior to course commencement.
• Physical fitness to meet industry requirements

Before going on industry placement students are typically required to show evidence of:

• Successful completion of theory and simulated practical assessment, including Hand Hygiene Certificate, and
• Vaccination evidence, and
• Valid DCSI Clearances for working with Aged, Vulnerable and Children, and
• Applicants must show adequate evidence of competency in communication skills. In particular, applicants need to be able to read, comprehend, interpret, apply, write and share information to standards that will ensure the safety of clients in their care.

English Requirements

Please view the English requirements for international students on this page.

Course Structure

Study Units

Core Units

BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT011 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units offered by EQUALS

BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers
HLTPAT008 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT009 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTPAT014 Perform venous blood collections
HLTCAR004 Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Work Integrated Learning (Placement)

The placement is included as part of the course duration.

Fees and Funding Options

Government Subsidised Training for Domestic Students
As a domestic student, you may be eligible for government subsidised training, check your eligibility here.

Tuition Fee	$3500
Government Subsidised Training Fee	$350
Amenities Fee	$295

Tuition Fee	$4,500
Student Services Fee	$250
Amenities Fee	$295

Credit Transfer

Credit for Prior Learning

National Recognition (Credit Transfer) and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have related prior education and experiences, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please follow this link for more information on applying for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have successfully completed units of competency from this qualification previously, you may be eligible for National Recognition, please follow this link for more information on National Recognition (Credit Transfer).