Duration
36 weeks
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 35 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Specimen collection officer
Specimen collection officers perform routine extractions of blood and other pathology specimens. They may also prepare and process pathology samples for testing in a laboratory.
Pathology Collector
Pathology Collectors perform routine extractions of blood and other pathology specimens. They may also prepare and process pathology samples for testing in a laboratory.
Specialist Specimen Collectors (Pathology)
Specialist Specimen Collectors (Pathology) collect blood and other pathology specimens for specialised testing. They need an advanced level of knowledge and may work with clients with complex needs.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Pathology Collection is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Tred Consultants Pty Ltd in 019901 - Medical Science.
- CRICOS course code: 099231M
- Provider: Tred Consultants Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 019901 - Medical Science
- National qualification code: HLT37215
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 36 weeks
- Locations: ADELAIDE, Launceston, NORTH SYDNEY, SA, TAS, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.