Certificate III in Pathology Collection
HLT37215
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Certificate III in Pathology Collection - HLT37215
Course Overview
Become a vital member of the healthcare team with our comprehensive qualification in pathology collection. As pathology collectors, individuals play a crucial role in assisting with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases by collecting and processing specimens.
Our program is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their work under general supervision. Students will 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, candidates must have completed at least 35 hours of placement as detailed in the 'Course Details' section.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates to work in pathology in a range of roles. Roles individuals may be eligible for include:
- Specimen Collection Officer
- Laboratory Aide
- Pathology Collector
- Pathology Assistant
- Specimen Reception Assistant
- Operational Officer
Further study
After graduating, students might like to undertake further studies in:
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
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Wangaratta - Docker Street
(1 commencing soon)
6 Months Course - Starts On: 15-Jul-2024 - Full time - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus - Applications Close: 01-Jul-2024
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 14 units: 9 core and 5 elective.
Core units
18 unit(s)
- BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
- BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
- HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
- HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
- HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
- HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
- HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
5 unit(s)
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTCAR001 Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
- HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
Attendance & commitment
General public face-to-face delivery (2 days per week) | 9 months course length | Full-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend on-campus classes two days per week (Monday and Tuesday 9am - 4pm).
- Spend approximately 10 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
- Complete 35 hours of placement, as outlined in the placement details below.
General public face-to-face delivery (3 days per week) | 6 months course length | Full-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend on-campus classes three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9am - 4pm).
- Spend approximately 14 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
- Complete 35 hours of placement, as outlined in the placement details below.
Placement
- Students are required to complete 35 hours of placement, organised by GOTAFE.
- Placement is conducted over a 2-week block at the end of the course. Students will need to be available for this period to complete their placement. The hours and days will vary depending on the placement provider's requirements.
- Students will be required to purchase the GOTAFE polo shirt to wear during placement.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Short answer questions
- Quizzes
- Simulation
- Workbooks
- Practical demonstrations
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course students:
- Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Applicants require a Working With Children Check (Volunteer) and Police Check (dated within 6 months) prior to placement.
- Students entering this course must be immunised against:
- Hepatitis B
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Boostrix COVID vaccine x 3
Inherent requirements
- Applicants should have good communication skills and the ability to work and interact in small teams and independently.
- Applicants should be able to comprehend and interpret written information (procedures, instruction manuals, safety documentation) and problem-solve when information is out of the expected results, including identifying potential causes.
- Basic digital literacy and numeracy are required and applicants should have the physical stamina to stand for long periods of time.
- Working in this industry may involve shift work, split shifts, and home visits.
Student resources
Students will need:
- A laptop/computer with internet access.
- Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
- A GOTAFE polo shirt.
Recommended Textbooks
- Textbook McCALL & TANKERSLEY. Phlebotomy essentials. 7th ed
- McCALL & TANKERSLEY. Student workbook for phlebotomy essentials. 7th ed
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2024 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options
Student support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
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Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
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Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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