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Certificate III in Pathology Collection Cert III HLT37215 2025

Study Level Cert III

Course Code HLT37215

Study Method Class

Assessment Assignments

Start Date July 2025, October 2025, January 2026, April 2026

Entry Requirement Grade 12

Duration 36 weeks

Price $12000

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About the Course

The course Certificate III in Pathology Collection reflects the role of Pathology Collectors. An individual with this role is meant to follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. It is a combination of communication skills, customer service and technical skills and implement discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.

Entry Requirements

Here’s your checklist to check your eligibility:-

  • The candidate must complete 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
  • Potential candidates may be asked to undertake an LLN Assessment / Enrolment Interview prior to acceptance.
  • The candidate needs to ensure that they have completed any of the Australian Year 11 or an equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or Higher Qualification with an Australian Institution.
  • IELTS Requirements-The candidates needs to secure the English level of IELTLS 6.0, with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent such as.,
    • IBT 60
    • PTE Academic 50
    • CAE 169
    • OET C
    • Duolingo 95
    • General English Advanced*
    • MOI Certificate
    • Certificate III or Higher Qualification with an Australian Institution.
  • The candidate must have the ability to undertake a work placement at a pathology laboratory.

*General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.

What will you learn

The HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection requires completion of the following 14 Units (including 9 core and 5 electives).

Core units
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT004Collect pathology specimens other than blood
BSBCUS201Deliver a service to customers
HLTPAT002Perform venous blood collection
HLTPAT001Identify respond and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
Elective units
HLTAID011Provide first aid
HLTPAT006Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices

** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

Career Opportunities

On completion of this course the candidate is opened to opportunities to seek employment such as: –

  • Pathology Assistant
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant – Blood Collection
  • Clinical Assistant
  • Pathology Aid – Laboratory