HLT37215 - Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program

Delivery Mode

Blended

Duration

12 – 36 Months Enrolment Period

Course Description

Course Code:HLT37215

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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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 35 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

The HLT37215 – Certificate III in Pathology Collection may be completed through a Smart and Skilled Traineeship / Entitlement pathway or a Fee for Service enrolment.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subsidised Course Fee*

Eligibility criteria applies under NSW Smart and Skilled. Eligibility will be checked and confirmed prior to enrolment.

New Entrant Traineeship $0
Fee-free Scholarship $0
Fee Exemption $0
Skilling for Recovery Waiver $0
First Qualification $1,990
Second Qualification $2,320
Non-subsidised Course Fees
Full Fee $12,000

Calculate your fee:

https://skills.education.nsw.gov.au/nsw-fee-free

* This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria applies.

Entry Requirement
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Program Outline
QualificationHLT37215 – Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Duration12 – 36-month enrolment period
Delivery optionsBlended/ Work-based
Suitable forNew and experienced workers
Work placementMinimum 35 hours of work placement Pathology Collection Centers, Medical Clinics, Community Health Centers
Career PathwaySpecimen collection officer, Pathology Collector, Pathology Aid-Labaratory, Clinical Assistant
LocationSydney/Central Coast
Units Of Competency

The HLT37215 – Certificate III in Pathology Collection has 14 units of competency: 9 core UOCs and 5 elective UOCs

Core units – 9
Unit codeUnit title
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT001Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBCUS201Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Elective Units – 5
Unit codeUnit title
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and development
HLTAID011Provide first aid
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTPAT006Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

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