Certificate III in Pathology
HLT37525
HealthCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
14Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
38Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT37525, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Specimen collection officerPathology CollectorSpecialist Specimen Collectors (Pathology)
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for HLT37525 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 14 units: 8 core plus the rest chosen as electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
BSBTEC201Use business software applications
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS037Visit client residence
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTCAR004Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
HLTCAR005Perform holter monitoring
HLTHPS002Support health professional in the delivery of care
HLTHPS011Measure spirometry
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT008Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT009Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTPAT010Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
HLTPAT011Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTPAT012Perform capillary blood collections
HLTPAT013Perform venous blood collection from children 0 to 5 years
HLTPAT014Perform venous blood collections
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
MSL922002Record and present data
MSL933005Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL933008Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
MSL933009Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL973015Prepare culture media
MSL973025Perform basic tests
MSL973026Prepare working solutions
MSL973027Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination
MSL973028Perform microscopic examination
MSL974034Perform biological procedures
TLIF3091Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the HLT37525 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
38 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.