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    National code: HLT37215

    Certificate III in Pathology Collection at Newcastle, Tighes Hill

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    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Part Time

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    Duration

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    8 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    19th Jul 2022

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    21st Jun 2023

    Time Commitment

    Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

    8 hours

    Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

    12 hours

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetableWhat time classes run

    This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday with evening classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

    Additional informationOther things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

    • 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

    Work placement

    Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

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

      You will be required to complete at least 35 hours of work placement. In order to be eligible to complete work placement for this course students will be required to adhere to the NSW Health Pathology or Australian Clinical Laboratories Clinical Placement Requirements. This includes a National Criminal records check (students may be excluded from work placement in NSW Health Pathology centres depending on the outcomes of this report). Students are also required to comply with the NSW Health Pathology Immunisation requirements and may be excluded from work placement.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

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

      • Laboratory coat
      • Safety glasses
      • USB flash drive
      • General stationary items including; pens and paper
      • Personal computer and internet access for connected delivery

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • Students will be required to have the following resources: Laboratory coat, safety glasses, USB, pens paper, at home computer and internet access for connected delivery

    • First Aid is an elective unit in this qualification and will involve a one day workshop plus online delivery and self-assessment outside your normal class attendance hours. To complete First Aid you must be able to demonstrate "two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a resuscitation manikin placed on the floor" and be able to assess for danger and visually and verbally assess the patient.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Pathology Collection qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 Units of competency, including 9 core and 5 speciality units.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collectionHLTPAT001

    • Collect pathology specimens other than bloodHLTPAT004

    • Perform venous blood collectionsHLTPAT002

    • Deliver a service to customersBSBCUS201

    Course deliveryCombination study

    Learn through a combination of classroom based, on campus classroom, virtual classroom, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activities, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Newcastle, Tighes Hill

    TAFE NSW Newcastle is located in the trendy, inner-city suburb of Tighes Hill, a quick bus ride from Hamilton railway station and a short drive from the Newcastle CBD. Home to some of the most advanced equipment in Australia, TAFE NSW Newcastle is a beacon of opportunity for the people of the Hunter region, where they can come to learn, prosper, and create an exciting future for themselves and their local community.

    Campus address

    266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill 2297

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Hamilton Station is 1400 metres from campus.

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Design Centre Hunter, featuring:

    • Collaborative design workspaces

    • Industrial design workshop

    • Purpose designed gallery

    • Hunter Maritime College, featuring:

    • Fully operational auxiliary boiler system

    • Heat engine lab

    • Replicated engine control room

    • Ship bridge simulator

    • State-of-the-art simulated engine room

    • Newcastle Knights study hub, featuring:

    • Access to TAFE facilities for National Youth Cup players

    • Foundation media skills

    • Governance in sport

    • Skills exchange

    • Staff development skills

    • Work placements

    • Regional Music Institute, featuring:

    • Costume and props room

    • Four flexible rehearsal rooms for music, dramatic performances and screen work

    • Large performance space with Vertec QL PA system

    • Portable foley sound pit

    • Two Mac computer labs

    • Two state-of-the-art recording studios

    • Regional Institute of Performing Arts

    • Writers room

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

    • Mon8:30 am - 5 pm
    • Tue8:30 am - 5 pm
    • Wed8:30 am - 5 pm
    • Thu8:30 am - 5 pm
    • Fri8:30 am - 5 pm
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed