Delivery Days
Thursdays and Fridays
Time
8.30 AM to 4.30 PM
Duration
1o weeks face to face delivery followed by 35 hours of work placement
Cost
Non-concession (25 years and above): $1,147 | Non-concession youth (17-24 years $400) | Concession Fee $340
Start your career as a qualified pathology collector or phlebotomist
Get the skills you need to work in healthcare. The HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection can help you gain confidence and experience as a phlebotomist.
Pathology is a field that is always in demand. This hands-on course gets you ready for a rewarding job in pathology collection. You will learn how to collect specimens, control infections, interact with patients, and act professionally in clinical settings.
You will graduate with the skills to collect blood and other samples safely and efficiently. Professional pathology helps doctors and specialists make important healthcare decisions. This course is ideal for those looking to start a career in medical laboratories, hospitals, or pathology collection centres.
Entry Requirements
To enrol in this course, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Reside in Western Australia
- Have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). Apply for your USI here.
- Have completed a Year 12 certificate (or equivalent)
You must also meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Be an Australian citizen
- Be a permanent resident or hold one of the following visa subclasses: 309, 444, 449, 785, 786, 790, or 820
- Be a dependent or spouse of a primary visa holder for subclass 457 or 482
- Be a bridging visa holder with a valid application for subclass 866
- Be a bridging visa E holder (050 or 051) with a valid application for subclass 785 or 790
English Language & Digital Literacy Requirements
To ensure your readiness for the course, you will need to:
- Participate in a 10-minute interview (in-person or online)
- Answer questions like: “Are you comfortable collecting blood samples from patients of all genders, cultural backgrounds, and infection statuses?”
- Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test
- Demonstrate basic computer proficiency
Work Placement Requirements
As part of your training, you will complete 35 hours of supervised work at a pathology center or hospital. Before placement, you must provide:
- Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months – national or international)
- Working with Children Check (WWC)
- Vaccination evidence for:
- Hepatitis B (minimum 2 adult doses)
- MMR (2 doses)
- Varicella (2 doses)
- DTP (evidence within last 10 years)
- Influenza (current year)
- COVID-19
- Tuberculosis (Quantiferon Gold – negative serology)
Course Delivery
- Face-to-face classroom sessions with qualified trainers
- Simulated clinical environment using training aids and roleplay scenarios
- Supervised placement at an approved specimen collection centre
Career Outcomes
Graduates of this course may pursue roles such as:
- Phlebotomist
- Pathology Collector
- Specimen Collection Officer
- Laboratory Assistant
- Blood Collector
Pathways for Further Study
After finishing this course, you can move on to higher qualifications. This includes Diploma-level studies (AQF Level 5) in health or community services.
Units of Competency
No.
Unit Code
Unit Name
1
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CORE
2
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
3
HLTPAT001
Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
4
HLTPAT002
Perform venous blood collections
5
HLTPAT004
Collect pathology specimens other than blood
6
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
7
BSBCUS201
Deliver a service to customers
8
BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
9
CHCCOM005
Communicate with work in health or community services
10
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
ELECTIVE
11
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
12
HLTPAT003
Perform capillary blood collections
13
HLTPAT005
Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
14
HLTPAT006
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens