Skill set Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:44 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:44 AM AWST
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Pathology Collection Skill Set
Pathology Collection Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
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State Code
AE219
AE219
TGA Status
N/A
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
This skill set will give participants the skills and knowledge to work safely in the pathology industry. Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to comply with infection control procedures and collect pathology specimens for testing.
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0199 - Other Natural And Physical Sciences
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
30/09/2020
Current Release Date
14/03/2023
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
30/04/2021
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
335
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/03/2023 | N/A | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/09/2020 | N/A | Replaced |
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the Certificate Ill in Pathology Collection (HLT37215).
Licensing / Regulatory Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the Certificate Ill in Pathology Collection (HLT37215).
Skill Set Entry Requirements
A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.
Target Group
- Entry level
- Critical skill need
- Urgent business need to adjust to new operating environment
- Skills shortage
- Critical skill need
- Urgent business need to adjust to new operating environment
- Skills shortage
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the HLT Health Training Package provides the skills and knowledge to work safely in the collection of pathology specimens.
General notes
Schedule
| 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 |
| AVA04 | HLTPAT001 | Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVA03 | HLTPAT002 | Perform venous blood collections | 200 | Unit of competency |