Faculty
Health
Delivery Mode
Face to Face and Practical training
Duration
39 Weeks
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 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 2023:
January, April, July, October
INTAKE DATES 2024:
January, April, July, October
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.
| 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
After successfully completing Certificate III in Pathology Collection, students may apply for the:
- Diploma of Nursing
- Diploma of Emergency Health Care
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