Certificate III in Pathology Collection at Coffs Harbour

Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple choice questions

Skills assessments: projects, case studies

Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

• 35 hours of mandatory work placement at Kempsey in a 1 week block, and this cannot be modified

You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

• Students completing the First Aid unit can purchase a First Aid textbook from Student Central at an additional cost of $25.

To successfully complete this course, you will need:

• to have basic computer skills and have internet access to complete online components of study.

• Students must be able to undertake work placement in an allocated 35 hour block week of placement, at a Pathology North Collection centre at Kempsey. This cannot be modified to suit the student due to Pathology Norths capacity. Work placement will be completed as a block over 1 or 2 weeks at Pathology North, with starts as early as 8:00am. Travel is at student's expense. Students will need to have all required immunisations, Working With Children Check (WWCC) and Criminal Records Check to be eligible for placement with NSW Health. This is also at student's expense.

• Students are required to complete HLTAID003 Provide First Aid, and must be physically able to complete CPR to an adult manikin on the floor.