Certificate III in Pathology Assistance - HLT37415

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $4001

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of pathology assistants and specimen reception staff in laboratories. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Natural and Physical Sciences field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Natural and Physical Sciences field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Natural and Physical Sciences field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Natural and Physical Sciences field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

55.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

13.7%

Community and Personal Service Workers

9.1%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Natural and Physical Sciences field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

61.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

9.8%

Accommodation and Food Services

8.6%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance is in the Natural and Physical Sciences Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Pathology and Pharmacy

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Allied Health

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Hospital Ancillary Services

Health Administration

Therapeutic Health

Ambulance

Community Health

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 14

8 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

at least 3 units from the Laboratory group below

up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work effectively in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTPAT006	Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBCUS201	Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR204	Use business technology
AND one of the following:
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
	OR
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Elective units
Laboratory
MSL922001A	Record and present data
MSL933001A	Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL933002A	Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL933004A	Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
MSL953001A	Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests
MSL973002A	Prepare working solutions
MSL973003A	Prepare culture media
MSL973004A	Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973007A	Perform microscopic examination
MSL974006A	Perform biological procedures

Other electives
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
BSBITU301	Create and use databases
BSBITU304	Produce spreadsheets
TLIF3091A	Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

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