During the Certificate III in Pathology Collection you will develop the skills to get a job working in pathology collection. You will get hands on practical skills in collecting blood and other pathology specimens, and learn how to follow infection control protocols. You will need to do 35 hours of practical work placement to complete this course and workplaces generally require that you are over the age of 18 when you’re doing your placement.

You might be eligible for funding through the Certificate III Guarantee Program or complete this qualification as a traineeship with funding through the User Choice Program.

Visit www.skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au and talk to your teachers, VET coordinator, guidance officer and career advisor for more information on whether this course might be right for you.

Year 12 graduate Queenslanders commencing an apprenticeship, traineeship or training in the field with an approved training provider may be eligible for free studies under the Queensland Government’s ‘free tafe’ scheme. Click here to learn more.