GOTAFE

HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Become a vital member of the healthcare team with our comprehensive qualification in pathology collection. As pathology collectors, individuals play a crucial role in assisting with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases by collecting and processing specimens.

Our program is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. Students will combine communication, customer service, and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.

Delivery mode

GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.

Locations

152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton
27 Docker Street, Wangaratta

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

There are no mandated entry requirements.

GOTAFE entry requirements

Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.

Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.

Applicants require a Working With Children Check and Police Check prior to placement.

Provide evidence of receiving the following immunisations prior to attending placement:

Hepatitis B
Measles/Mumps/Rubella
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Boostrix COVID vaccine x 3

Technical requirements

A laptop/computer with internet access.

Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.

Recommended Textbooks

Textbook McCALL & TANKERSLEY. Phlebotomy essentials. 7th ed

McCALL & TANKERSLEY. Student workbook for phlebotomy essentials. 7th ed

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $9,517 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:
$9,517

Full Fee Tuition:
$9,517

Enquire with GOTAFE to find out more.

Domestic students only

Study mode Blended

Duration 6 Months

Estimated fee* $0 - $9,517 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 GOTAFE

GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.