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Certificate III in Pathology Collection at Blacktown

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Virtual classroom on campus

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

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

24 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.

3 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$8,110

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other 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.

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

  • TAFE uniform to be purchased for work placements cost $50. Learners must wear enclosed shoes to all practical classes - these should be leather and non slip and cover the whole foot.

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you:

    • have vaccinations for Hepatitis B, a Police check, a Working with Children check, other vaccinations as per NSW Health policy.
    • are over 18

  • Students must complete RUReady Literacy and numeracy assessment and be able to pass interview.

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 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.

  • Deliver a service to customers BSBCUS201

  • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately BSBMED301

  • Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005

  • Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

Course delivery Virtual classroom, on campus

You will attend a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre to connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom where you will participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. Much like a regular class, you will have scheduled times of attendance. Depending on what you are studying, your course may also include some online units or practice training though our network of Mobile Training Units.

Blacktown

TAFE NSW Blacktown is located in Greater Western Sydney, just a ten minute walk from Blacktown station and the centrally located shopping centre of the Blacktown CBD. Delivering courses and services to more than 7,000 students throughout the culturally diverse surrounding area, TAFE NSW Blacktown is committed to educating and empowering students to meet the needs and expectations of the ever-changing community.

Campus address

Main Street Blacktown 2148

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Blacktown Station is 900 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.

  • Australian Graduate Management Consortium study location

  • Computer lab with dedicated networking and hardware rooms

  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Academy

  • Large, fully equipped science laboratory

  • Open Learning Centre

Student support

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  • Mon 7 AM - 9 PM
  • Tue 7 AM - 9 PM
  • Wed 7 AM - 9 PM
  • Thu 7 AM - 9 PM
  • Fri 7 AM - 9 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed