Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance release 2. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
Release 2 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0. Units of competency updated. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Split of HLT32612. Change to packaging rules. Significant change to core units. |
Qualification 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.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14
- 8 core units
- 6 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 3 units from the Laboratory group below
- up to 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.
Core units |
|
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work effectively in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
HLTPAT006 |
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
BSBCUS201 |
Deliver a service to customers |
BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
AND one of the following: |
|
HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
OR |
|
HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
Elective units |
|
Laboratory |
|
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
MSL933001A |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
MSL933002A |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
MSL933004A |
Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance |
MSL953001A |
Receive and prepare samples for testing |
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
MSL973002A |
Prepare working solutions |
MSL973003A |
Prepare culture media |
MSL973004A |
Perform aseptic techniques |
MSL973007A |
Perform microscopic examination |
MSL974006A |
Perform biological procedures |
Other electives |
|
HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
BSBITU301 |
Create and use databases |
BSBITU304 |
Produce spreadsheets |
TLIF3091A |
Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705