HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
About
This qualification is delivered by LTT Group Pty Ltd (RTO 51621) and reflects the role of pathology assistants and specimen reception staff in laboratories.
Duration
- Approximately 12-24 months 
Our training is competency based, and qualifications can be completed at a pace that suits the organisation and the individual. Training is delivered on-site in the workplace. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer processes are available for eligible students.
Fees
Course fees depend on individual eligibility for government support. If you are unsure whether you qualify for a government supported training place, please contact our team on 1300 588 588. Credit transfers may reduce the course fee payable. Our online service standards can be viewed here.
For students eligible for government support
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. We encourage individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First program. Enrolment under Skills First will impact access to further government supported training. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
- $579 - concession student co-contribution fee 
- $1,495 - non-concession student co-contribution fee 
For students not eligible for government support
- $4,860 - fee for service student tuition fee 
The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student service and resource fees. Our refund policy can be viewed here.
Content
There are 14 total units of competency in this qualification.
8 core units:
- BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers 
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 
- BSBWOR204 Use business technology 
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work effectively in health or community services 
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 
- HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens 
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 
6 elective units:
- BSBITU301 Create and use databases 
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 
- MSL922001 Record and present data 
- MSL933005 Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose 
- MSL933006 Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives 
- TLIF3091 Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements 
Streams can be customised to suit industry requirements. 
Contact our industry engagement team on 1300 588 588 to request a personalised training partnership proposal.
The highlight of this course with LTT was that my trainer visited me at my workplace and the training was face-to-face.
I attended their Open Day to explore what they have to offer. I was thoroughly impressed with the environment they had as well as how friendly the staff were.
My experience with my trainers were incredible, they were devoted for the success of the class. My classmates were great to be around as we all had different work and cultural backgrounds and shared our experiences.
My experience with LTT was brilliant. The training of face-to-face and the booklets were enjoyable.
I really enjoyed my course, as I found the trainers supportive, engaging and dedicated to their job. I thoroughly enjoyed my course, especially learning about microscopes and preparing/standardising solutions.
Six months after finishing the course at LTT, I landed a role at a mine site in WA working in Metallurgy Department.
I‘ve worked as a Laboratory Assistant at SGS, in the Central Specimen Reception Area at PathWest and a Laboratory Assistant at QEII.
My trainer helped improve my resume and provided me guidance on how to apply for jobs, and I was successful in my application for STATS Australia.
The course gave me the opportunity to improve my time management, problem solving, laboratory-based training and communication skills.
I love chemistry and this course made me feel more confident about what I am doing in this industry.
After finishing the course, I have climbed the company ladder. The course helped me to develop more precise and accurate documentation.
Next I want to complete my diploma with LTT and TAE (training and assessor) to become a trainer.
I choose to study at LTT because its close to home and they have a great choice of class availability.
My favourite part has been learning the UV-Vis spectrophotometer, this knowledge has helped me get a job in a laboratory at ALS as a Senior Laboratory Assistant.
I went for a job interview at SGS. By the end of the interview, they offered me the position!
Thank you, Matt and Rob, for making the hard parts of this course easy for me to understand and making the training a fun experience.

 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    