The HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection (Pathology Collector Course) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals seeking a career as a pathology collector (phlebotomist).
This course provides hands-on training in collecting blood and other specimens, infection control, patient interaction, and workplace health and safety in Sydney. Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and medical clinics.
Through a rigorous training approach including classroom-based learning, practical hands-on training in our simulated environment and the mandatory work placement experience, students will be well-prepared to enter the healthcare industry and contribute to accurate diagnostic testing and patient care. It is not just a blood collection course, it covers all other pathology specimen collection methods like swabs, urine, sputum, ECGs.
Course Structure for
Cert 3 Pathology Collection in Sydney
This qualification requires a total of 14 units of competency to be achieved:
Core Units
- 1. CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- 2. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- 3. HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- 4. HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
- 5. HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
- 6. HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
- 7. HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- 8. BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
- 9. BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Elective Units
- 10. HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare, and dispatch pathology specimens
- 11. HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- 12. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body system
- 13. HLTCAR001 Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
- 14. HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
Course Duration
Our Phlebotomy training will be delivered over a period of 30 weeks including all learning, simulated practical activities, and assessment activities.
Work Placement
This course has a mandatory work placement requirement of 62 hours including learning and assessment. NK Training Centre will assist you in finding a suitable workplace for this experience.
Career Opportunities
- Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist) – Collect blood and other specimens from patients for testing.
- Specimen Collection Officer – Work in hospitals, clinics, or labs, ensuring proper sample collection and processing.
- Phlebotomy Assistant – Assist senior phlebotomists with patient preparation and specimen handling.
- Pathology Laboratory Assistant – Support laboratory technicians by preparing and labelling specimens.
- Donor Services Assistant – Work at blood donation centres, assisting in blood collection and donor care.
- Medical Receptionist (Pathology Clinic) – Handle patient bookings and administrative tasks in pathology clinics.
Training Delivery and Assessment
Our Phlebotomy course is delivered in a blended mode including face-to-face classroom-based learning, and self-study done in your own time.
You will require a computer and an internet connection to be able to access the learning modules.
Entry Requirements
Certificate III in Pathology Collection in Sydney requires you to have a good understanding of written and verbal English and maths (known as language, literacy and numeracy ‘LLN’). All students who enrol in a course are required to undertake an LLN assessment. While not a prerequisite, we strongly recommend all students be immunised for Hepatitis A and B before enrolling in the course.
To enrol the prospective learner must:
- Have completed at least Year 12 or equivalent.
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
- Have a valid and current email address and phone number
- Have a valid Photo ID
- provide Proof of Residency (Birth Certificate/Passport/Medicare Card or Citizenship Certificate)
- Emergency contact
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Other Requirements
Computer Skills
As this qualification involves accessing computers for research, reading articles, accessing learning materials, watching learning videos, downloading and uploading documents, we recommend learners have the basic computer skills to engage with all requirements.
Physical Requirements
This qualification requires working within a pathology services industry which involves:
- Working long hours standing and moving
- Maintain high level of personal hygiene
- Monitoring client’s health and hygiene
- The ability to adhere to policy and processes
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds
- Patience, sincerity and trustworthiness
Training Location
All training will be delivered at our Sydney campus from Monday – Sunday – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address: 43 Hunter St, Parramatta NSW 2150
Certification
On successful completion of this qualification, you will be awarded a Nationally Recognised AQF Certificate for HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection.
Further Study Pathways
Although HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection in Sydney does not have any post-graduate courses, graduates may pursue other qualifications such as HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care or HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance to further develop their skills and knowledge within the Health Sector.
To know more about our Pathology Assistant, Specimen Collector and Phlebotomist course in Sydney, get in touch with us today.