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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 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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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 |
If you require any further
information our Course Manager will be happy to assist.
At ALACC we try to keep our course fees
low and affordable for our students. For HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology
Collection course, some work placement facilities do charge a fee of
$50-$60/day, which is not included in your fees, and must be paid by the
student.
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Description |
Fees
(AUD) |
Uniform |
Material
Fee |
Registration
Fee |
Total
(AUD) |
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Full Fee |
$2,600 |
$35 |
N/A |
$50 |
$2,685 |
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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.
Phone: (03) 9480 4445 / 03 9484 5081
