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HLT37215
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Become a Pathology Specimen Collector.
This qualification prepares learners for work as pathology collectors, supporting Australia’s healthcare system through accurate specimen collection and excellent customer care. Students gain practical skills in communication, infection prevention, specimen collection, and working safely within clinical environments.
Work placement arrangements available
A MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE!
Qualification
HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Start Date Available intakes
Intake 1
4th February 2026
Evening Classes
Program Length
6 months
Campus
2-10 Camberwell Road
Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Australia
Study Mode
Blended
(Face-to-face, Online learning and work placement).
Contact
HLT37215
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Course Overview
This qualification will lead you to become a pathology collector in a public or private healthcare sector. You will learn technical skills, communication skills, customer services and routine procedures as a pathology collector.
HLT37215
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Course Details
Entry Criteria
Students entering the course must meet the required entry criteria, educational standards and administrative requirements as per MEI Student Entry and Administration Policy and Procedure.
Applicant must:
- Be 18 years of age or over.
- Watch the course information session online
- Complete a pre-course assessment, including a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LNND) robot and a face-to-face pre-training interview on site at Mayfield Education or virtually via MS Teams.
- People studying this program will need access to a personal computer device and basic computer skills, including the ability to:
- Create, save and edit Microsoft Office documents (including Word, Excel)
- Access and search the Internet.
- Download and save documents from a variety of websites.
- Record, save and upload a video using a smart device such as a mobile, laptop, or iPad.
- Upload files and images onto the Learning Management System
- Access Dropbox links.
- Have a COVID-19 vaccination history.
- Be able to provide checks 8 weeks into the course:
- A current and clear National Police Check
- A current and clear Working with Children Check
- Healthcare category A immunisation record, including flu vaccination these is listed on the Department website
Training Program
The course consists of 14 Units (9 Core and 5 Preselected electives).
Core Units:
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services.
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people.
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control.
- HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection.
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately.
- HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections.
- HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood.
- BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers.
Electives:
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems.
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid.
- HLTCAR001 Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
- HLTCAR002 Perform Holter monitoring.
- HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens.
Delivery
The delivery mode is comprised of blended learning (face-to-face, online learning, self-directed learning) and mandatory 35 hours of work placement.
Face-to-face sessions are delivered onsite at Mayfield Education Inc. Campus, 2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East.
It takes approximately six months to complete the course.
Study load 15-20 hours per week.
Classes run 1 day a week on Thursdays from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Location of Delivery
Mayfield Education
2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Australia
Intake Dates
Intake 4: 4th February 2026. Evening Classes
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. At Mayfield Education Inc., we have engaging ways of learning and assessment, which include journal writing, case studies, group presentations, assignments, role play, online learning, self-paced learning packages, short answers, and multiple-choice questions.
Award
This course is a nationally recognised qualification. Upon completion, Mayfield Education Inc. will award you the HLT37215 CERTIFICATE III IN PATHOLOGY COLLECTION.
If the full course is not completed, a Statement of Attainment will be issued for any units where competency has been attained.
Pathways
Students who complete this course place themselves in a good position to find employment in this field, or if already working as technicians, to be considered for a more responsible role.
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for entry into other health-related courses, such as the Diploma of Nursing or other technician programs, which have many common foundation units. In addition to this, graduates of this certificate may seek to complete the Certificate IV in Leadership & Management.
Fees Statement
Student Course Fee Payable
For Full Fee-Paying Students: Total student contribution $4,170
A payment plan is available
For a detailed summary of the Tuition Fee and for the monthly Direct Debit Instalment Payment Plan, contact Mayfield Education Inc. for the Statement of Fees either by email or by phone.
Email: studentservices@mayfield.edu.au
Phone: (03) 9882-7644
Note: Skills First Funding does not apply to this program.
- Initial Course Deposit via electronic Transfer: $250
- Direct debit options available
Disclaimer
- The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
- Fees are indicative, may be subject to change of government policy, and this may occur during the course.
- Fee instalment plan is available.
- Please read the refund, cancellation fees information in the student handbook before applying for your enrolment / making payment.
Step 1 – View Course Information
Step 2 – Apply Now
To successfully complete the application process, please ensure you have the below requirements:
- You must have a student unique number identifier. If you do not have one, please create one here. This will only take a few minutes.
- You must complete a credit transfer form. Please upload this at the Application documents section and include details of qualification.
- You must complete the LLN Test.
- You must upload copies of your driver’s license (front and back)/ Passport/ Medicare details to verify your identification.
If you have any questions during the enrolment process, please get in contact with us.