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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 |
$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
