Chisholm Institute

HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

If you would like to work in pathology as a specimen collector (phlebotomist) this course will teach you how to take blood samples, various swabs and electrocardiograms for patients requiring pathology tests. You will learn infection control, first aid, WHS principles, how to prepare samples for testing, as well as communication and customer service skills. The course includes performing live bleeds in class and out in the industry, giving you real life experience.

This course follows a flipped classroom methodology, where students are exposed to learning content online via Moodle, prior to on campus tutorial to consolidate key concepts. The classes are a mix of theoretical learning and practical application of skills that they will use in workplace situations once graduated.

Delivery mode

Chisholm Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations

Fletcher Road, Frankston
25 Kangan Drive, Berwick

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Please note: Students need a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer), a clear national police check and immunisations to undertake practical placement., Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with pathology collection and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course., Students will be unable to successfully complete the course without completing placement., Students will undertake pathology collection on other members of their class and need to participate as both a patient and a collector.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $8,805 Fees are based on full-time study.

Government funding may be available VIC

VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

Standard Tuition:
$8,805

Full Fee Tuition:
$8,805

Enquire with Chisholm Institute to find out more.

Domestic students only

Study mode On Campus

Duration 6 Months

Estimated fee* $0 - $8,805 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Pathology Collection will prepare you for the following roles.

Pathology Collector

A Pathology Collector takes specimens from patients so they can be tested at a laboratory. You might collect bodily fluids such as blood, saliva or...

Avg yearly income $72,020

Entry barriers Low

Phlebotomist

A Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients in a hospital or collection facility. You’ll prepare samples for testing including storing them...

Avg yearly income $66,976

Entry barriers Low

About Chisholm Institute

We are one of Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, prominently placed across Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and residential growth corridors.

We pride ourselves on our record of providing quality education and training that leads to real career outcomes. Our long-term success means you can trust that you’ll learn job ready skills, and earn a respected qualification.

We are a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of our graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. We are a safe investment in your future.