Delivery Days

Thursdays and Fridays

Time

8.30 AM to 4.30 PM

Duration

30 weeks face-to-face delivery followed by 35 hours of work placement

Cost

AUD 2,350 + AUD 150 Admin Fee

The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees

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:

  • An Australian citizen; or
  • A permanent visa holder; or
  • Hold a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790, or 820 visa; or
  • Be secondary holder of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482, 489, 491 or 494 visa; or
  • Hold a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) where a valid application for visa of subclass 785 or 790 was made; or
  • Be a Ukraine citizen who holds a visa sub-class 449 or 786; or
  • Be an Afghan citizen who holds a visa sub-class 449; or
  • Hold a bridging visa with eligibility to work where a valid application for a visa subclass 866 was made.
  • Reside in Western Australia;
  • Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
  • Have a current COVID-19 vaccination (unless exempt); and
  • Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). We recommend that you create your USI before you book your course.

English Language & Digital Literacy Requirements

To ensure your readiness for the course, you will need to:

  1. Participate in a 10-minute interview (in-person or online)
  2. Answer questions like: “Are you comfortable collecting blood samples from patients of all genders, cultural backgrounds, and infection statuses?”
  3. Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test
  4. 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

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