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Certificate III in Pathology
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HLT37525
Your precision in specimen collection and patient care defines the quality of diagnostic outcomes. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for your expertise in pathology. Register your interest today to be notified when this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors and assistants who receive, collect, dispatch specimens and perform routine pathology procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations. To achieve the HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection), the candidate must have completed at least 35 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with current Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Qualification Code
HLT37525
Training Package
HLT — Health
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Pathology Collector | Perform routine extractions of blood and other pathology specimens for clinical testing and analysis. |
| Specimen Collection Officer | Prepare and process pathology samples for laboratory analysis while ensuring patient safety and comfort. |
| Specialist Specimen Collector | Collect complex pathology specimens for specialised testing requiring a high level of technical knowledge. |
Work Placement
IMPORTANTTo achieve this qualification, candidates must demonstrate at least 35 hours of practical work in a pathology environment as part of the assessment requirements. If your current or past experience meets these requirements, your consultant will guide you on how to document this as evidence for assessment.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A current resume detailing your pathology experience
- ✓Position descriptions from pathology collection centres
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
Clinical Collection Skills
- ✓Specimen collection logs and venepuncture records
- ✓Evidence of non-blood specimen collection procedures
- ✓Workplace observation reports from senior staff
Infection Control & Safety
- ✓Records of infection prevention and control practices
- ✓Workplace health and safety incident reports
- ✓Evidence of correct PPE usage and disposal
Laboratory Administration
- ✓Specimen dispatch and cold chain maintenance logs
- ✓Evidence of using laboratory information systems
- ✓Documentation showing application of medical terminology
Patient Communication & Ethics
- ✓Evidence of working with diverse patient groups
- ✓Customer service feedback or patient interaction notes
- ✓Documentation of privacy and confidentiality compliance
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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