This qualification covers workers who undertake the collection of blood and other pathology specimens for routine and specialised testing. Workers at this level are expected to have an in depth knowledge and may work with clients with complex needs.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Experienced specimen collector
Specialist specimen collector
Advanced testing and collection officer
Team leader / supervisor
Pathology collector
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
9 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
3 core units
6 elective units, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which must be selected for specialisation in pathology collection
Group B electives which must be selected for specialisation in pathology assistance
Group C electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
Core units
HLTHIR402C Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
HLTHIR405B Show leadership in health technical work
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
Group A electives - must be selected for specialisation in pathology collection
The following two (2) electives must be selected for work involving a specialisation in collection:
HLTPAT410C Collect pathology specimens other than blood for specialised testing (Note pre-requ: HLTPAT304C )
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group C electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Additional electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups and employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Specialist collection
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into the HLT41807 Certificate IV in Pathology, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following 14 units of competency from HLT32607 Certificate III inPathology. These units comprise the core and elective groups required for collection and assistance at the Certificate III level.
