Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Pathology Assistance

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance

Qualification
National Code:
HLT37415
State Code:
AWL0
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0199 - Other Natural And Physical Sciences
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
565
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
01/07/2023
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 01/07/2023 Current Approved
3.00 01/03/2023 Replaced Approved
2.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of pathology assistants and specimen reception staff in laboratories. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- eight (8) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from the Laboratory group below
- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEI66 HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 50 Unit of competency
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
AUK74 BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
AUK35 BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AUZ99 HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens 40 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units - Laboratory

At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WA676 MSL933002A Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives 60 Unit of competency
WA675 MSL933001A Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose 20 Unit of competency
WA708 MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
WA705 MSL973001A Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
WA722 MSL974006A Perform biological procedures 120 Unit of competency
WA678 MSL933004A Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance 35 Unit of competency
WA711 MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination 40 Unit of competency
WA707 MSL973003A Prepare culture media 20 Unit of competency
WA706 MSL973002A Prepare working solutions 80 Unit of competency
WA694 MSL953001A Receive and prepare samples for testing 40 Unit of competency
WA670 MSL922001A Record and present data 60 Unit of competency
3. Other Electives

Up to three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S8299 TLIF3091A Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements 15 Unit of competency
AUI28 BSBITU301 Create and use databases 20 Unit of competency
AUL91 BSBITU304 Produce spreadsheets 25 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J066 HLT32612 Certificate III in Pathology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BTS1 HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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