Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Course Description

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.

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

Pre-requisite requirements

No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package.

Course Duration/Fee

Course Duration

: 36 Weeks

Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online)

Campuses : River Road, Perth

Entry Requirements

The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.

*General English Advanced or equivalent

Assessment

Assessments may include written questions, demonstration of tasks/techniques, group activities, in class activities, role play, presentation, work based project, research projects, and workplace observations/evidences.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

It is mandatory to complete work placement hours to be eligible for attainment of this qualification.

Career Pathway

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

• Specimen collection officer
• Pathology Collector

Essential Information

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at www.leadcollege.edu.au Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Recognition of prior learning rpl/ credit transfer

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage Lead College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

Unique student identifier (USI) requirement

USI is needed for all students studying with Lead College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au. The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow Lead College to create an USI on their behalf.

Student support welfare and guidance services

Relevant resources are available at Lead College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

Orientation

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Pathway From Qualification

After completing HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection, students may progress to higher qualification in similar field.

Units Of Competency

The HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection requires completion of the following 14 Units (including 9 core and 5 electives).

Core Units – 9
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention & control
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

Elective Units – 5
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTHPS001	Take clinical measurements
HLTPAT006	Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
BSBMED401	Manage patient record keeping system

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