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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Pathology CollectionCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
20 Jul 2022First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
6 Apr 2023Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class time
8 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
15 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when this course opens for enrolment.
Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday with evening classes and Saturday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks and multiple choice questions.
Skills assessments: projects and case studies.
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation.
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
During your course you will undertake a mandatory 35 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will either arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
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 - The student will be required to purchase a TAFE T-Shirt for Work Placement (approximate cost $25)
- The student is responsible for supplying their own stationery for study
- The student may decide to purchase the recommended Textbook (Approximate cost $100, however this is optional.
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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units 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 - 9
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.
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005
Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collectionHLTPAT001
Perform venous blood collectionsHLTPAT002
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, 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.
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Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Library
Canteen
Student kitchenette
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Yarning circle
Accessible toilet
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