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Government funded program* VIC (Skills First Program): This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible applicants.
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Course Outline - HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
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Duration
and Delivery: |
This qualification is delivered over a period of 635 hours.
Students enrolled in this course will have up to 08 months to complete the
course requirements. |
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Format: |
To ensure the effectiveness of the training outcome, this
Certificate III in Pathology Collection Course will be delivered using a
mixture of classroom presentation, on-line learning
and student participation methods. This will include class room lecture using
Audio visual aids and PowerPoint presentations to further build student
knowledge and skills. Students will have the opportunity to participate in
class room discussions, role plays, scenarios and to work in a simulated
skills lab environment to perfect their skills and knowledge prior to gaining
clinical practical placements experience.
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Location: |
Level 1/169 Plenty Road, Preston, VIC 3072. Practical placement
locations as negotiated by ALACC with individual Providers. |
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Purpose: |
This
qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors where known routines
and procedures are followed. Responsibility is taken for their own work under
general supervision. The work combines communication, customer service and
technical skills, using judgment and discretion to adapt and transfer their
skills to different situations. A minimum
of 35 hours of Placement work is required of students prior to gaining
qualification. |
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Who May Attend This qualification is beneficial for any person who may ·
Be actively seeking employment
in the health sector as a pathology specimen collector. ·
Have no formal qualifications. ·
Wish to review or upgrade
knowledge and practical experience to work in the health industry sector. ·
Be seeking a new career pathway. |
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Recognition: |
Students
may be able to increase the length of their studies if they wish to.
Recognition of past experience and/ or
qualifications gained elsewhere is also acknowledged. Applications can be made for Recognition of
Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer.
These will be assessed according to the college’s policy &
procedures to determine if/how much advanced standing will be granted. This
qualification holds National Recognition. |
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Pre-Requisites: |
The minimum
age for eligible applicants is 18 years. Applicants must have successfully
completed the equivalent of Year 11 according to the Australian
Qualifications Framework. Proficiency
in English is required to meet Industry standards. Although
LLN test is not an entry requirement, students may be asked to undertake the
same so that appropriate academic support can be ensured throughout the
course of study. |
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Work
placements: |
Students
will be required to undertake work placements to apply knowledge and develop
their skills as part of the course requirements. Placements may occur in aged
care, disability, or other aged care and community settings in Melbourne or
Regional areas as organised by ALACC and according to the course
requirements. While ALACC
takes responsibility to provides work placements for students. However, to
allow for flexibility, if a student finds a work placement close to their
place of residence, then ALACC will negotiate and have an Agreement with the
Placement Provider before the student attends work placement. Placements
dates are on the timetable but can be subject to change depending on the
appropriate Placement Provider’s ability to take students at a specific given
period. Students need to be flexible with these dates and to ensure they can
attend the placements as soon as it is available. ALACC is committed and ensuring all
students have Placements for the respective course. Pre-and
post- placement skills are assessed at ALACC for the student to be deemed
competent. |
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Pathway: |
Successful
completion of this qualification will enable the students to progress towards
gaining employment in the health sec •
Specimen Collection Officer •
Pathology Collector •
Pathology Assistant •
Specimen Reception Assistant |
Qualification Structure for Local Students
Certificate III in Pathology requires
successful completion of 14 units. These include: 9 Core Units and 5 Elective
Units as specified in the HLT07 Health Training Package.
Core Units
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Unit |
Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
30 |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
40 |
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HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and
procedures |
25 |
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HLTPAT001 |
Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection |
35 |
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HLTPAT002 |
Perform venous blood collections |
100 |
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HLTPAT004 |
Collect pathology specimens other than blood |
45 |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
20 |
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BSBCUS201 |
Deliver a service to customers |
40 |
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BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
60 |
Elective Units
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Unit |
Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
70 |
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HLTAID003** |
Provide first aid |
18 |
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HLTCAR001 |
Perform electrocardiography (ECG) |
90 |
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CHCCCS027 |
Visit client residence |
50 |
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HLTPAT006 |
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens |
15 |
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BSBWOR203 |
Work effectively with others |
15 |
** Whilst First Aid HLTAID003 is listed as an elective, this will be
carried out as a separate, required Unit at ALACC Health College. Therefore, an
additional elective has been added.
If you require any further information our Course Manager will be happy
to assist.
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Description |
Fees (AUD) |
Uniform |
Material Fee |
Registration Fee |
Total (AUD) |
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Full Fee |
$1,910 |
$35 |
N/A |
$50 |
$1,995 |
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Government
Funding Subsidised Fee(Non-Concession)
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$450 ($0.69 per scheduled hour) |
$35 |
N/A |
$50 |
$535 |
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Government
Funding Subsidised Fee(Concession) |
$90 ($0.14 per scheduled hour) |
$35 |
N/A |
$50 |
$175 |
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International
Fee |
N/A |
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Government Funding Eligibility Criteria
To assess your eligibility for government funding please speak to one of
our friendly staff or use below link:
Click Here to check your eligibility
*Eligible students must: -
1. Present a
Green Medicare card
2. Be a
Permanent resident in Australia
3. Not have a
qualification higher or equal to qualification being applied
For further information please contact our friendly staff.
Email: reception@alacchealth.edu.au
Phone: (03) 9480 4445 / 03 9484 5081
