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Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

Please note: Students must provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or a valid medical exemption form) to be permitted to complete work placement with most clinical providers in Australia, including LTT’s health industry partners. Work placement is a mandatory component of the HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection and as such, the qualification cannot be awarded to any student who has not completed the required hours. A statement of attainment (for any units of competency successfully completed) will be issued in place of the full qualification to students unable to complete work placement.

Additionally, all students must comply with any relevant state government regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations that are applicable during their training. Please visit healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-information-by-state-and-territory for the latest information.

No prior qualifications are required to study this qualification, however basic to intermediate computer literacy is advantageous. As part of the application and enrolment process, candidates must:

• Complete a pre-training review (including a language, literacy and numeracy assessment).

Students must:

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of work placement.
• Supply evidence of vaccination, commencement of vaccination, or immunity for hepatitis B.
• Supply evidence of COVID-19 vaccination.
• Wear a blue polo shirt (supplied by LTT) and black pants or skirt during work placement; closed-in shoes throughout the course and work placement; and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as instructed during practical training.
• Undertake blood collection on peers during the course (students practice on classmates as well as friends and family who volunteer to attend class with the student).

Please note: Students are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of these requirements. To avoid delays in securing your work placement, we ask that students submit these documents as soon as possible following enrolment. There can be significant timelines associated with certain vaccinations, so it is important to visit your doctor and commence any outstanding vaccinations in a timely manner.

To be eligible to commence face-to-face training, students must complete all relevant eLearning tasks and upload any required documentation (including vaccination / immunity evidence).

To be eligible for a work placement allocation, students must complete all face-to-face training days and required tasks; settle any outstanding course fees; and demonstrate sufficient skill in venous blood collection (the course delivery and duration allows the average learner to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge, however students may be required to attend additional training hours to practice and demonstrate competence).

Please note: We work closely with industry and design our programs to best equip graduates for employment. We advise students to treat work placement as an extended job interview (as providers may recruit new hires from the pool of students on placement in their facilities). However, there is no job outcome guaranteed after finishing a qualification.

As an education provider, we are unable to guarantee a job or provide job agency services for graduates. Ultimately, as with the majority of vocational and tertiary education, it is up to the individual to secure employment post-study. We refer jobseekers to the range of government and non-government organisations who specialise in offering these services. You can find support options at australia.gov.au/information-and-services/jobs-and-workplace/employment-services-and-jobs.

Device Requirements
Please ensure you are familiar with the device you plan to use, able to save and locate files, and able to use the required software. You are not required to purchase any additional materials, software or devices to study this course – if you do not have access to a suitable device, please see the section below for internet access options.

Recommendations:

• The use of a laptop is recommended over a tablet or smart phone
• Screen size of at least 10 inches
• Separate (not on-screen) keyboard
• Battery life of at least 4 hours (please ensure you bring an appropriate charger for your device)
• At least one USB port
• A stable internet connection for at-home study
• Relevant anti-virus security software if appropriate for your device

Software:

• Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Office or Word 2010 (or later)
• Google Chrome web browser

Software:

Capabilities:

• 2.4 GHz or 5GHz 802.11n wireless support
• Built-in microphone (or headphones with microphone capability)

Operating System:

• Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1, 10 or later
• Apple Mac OSX 10.10 or later