Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Course Code: HLT37215 | CRICOS Code: 103326K

Faculty

Health

Delivery Mode

Face to Face and Practical training

Duration

39 Weeks

Course Description

COURSE CODE : HLT37215 | CRICOS CODE : 103326K

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 36 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.

MODE OF STUDY

Face to Face and Practical training

COURSE DELIVERY LOCATION

Melbourne Campus
Level 5 & 9, 341-345 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Sydney Campus
Level 1, 37 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037

Course Fee/Duration

Course Duration: 39 weeks
Course Fee: 

  • Tuition fee: $6500
  • Material fee: $200
  • Placement fee: $300
  • Enrolment fee: $250
  • Total fee: $7250

Note: Prices are subject to change at the discretion of SIGNET INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

Intake Dates

INTAKE DATES 2023:
January, April, July, October

INTAKE DATES 2024:
January, April, July, October

Entry Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

18 years or older upon commencement of the course.

Required to have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Required to have successfully completed an LLN test and demonstrate competence for all indicators to enroll for this qualification.

Required to have successfully met one of the English requirements:

    – IELTS: 5.5 (no band below 5.0)

    – TOEFL iBT: 69-79 (no band below 14)

    – TOEFL Paper: 523 (with a min. TWE 3.5)

    – PTE Academic: Overall 46 (no band below 40)

Note: Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the internet, and it is essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.

Units Of Competency
UNIT OF COMPETENCY 14 units of competency are required for this qualification, including 9 Core Units and 5 Electives
Core Units – 9
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Electives – 5
CHCCCS027 Visit client residence
BSBMED401 Manage patient recordkeeping system
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTHPS001 Take clinical measurements
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
Qualification Pathways

QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS

After successfully completing Certificate III in Pathology Collection, students may apply for the:

  • Diploma of Nursing
  • Diploma of Emergency Health Care

 

Career Pathways

Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course may include the following job roles:

  • Pathology Collector
  • Specimen Collection Officer

* Completion of a Signet qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome