My trainers were very helpful and there are a lot of opportunities in hospitals.

Once again I would like to say thank you for everything during the time we spent on my lab training. You are an amazing lecturer. I really enjoyed the training because of your professionalism and your friendship. Thank you so much.

I wanted to let you know I got the job at Liverpool Hospital! The interview went so well, I felt as though you set up this interview as all the questions were things you taught us in class. Thank you for making me ready for this job.

I just wanted to let you know that I got the job at Sonic Health – I am super excited! Thank you so much for all your knowledge, help and training. I had such a great experience with LTT.

Venepuncture”, “withdrawing blood”, “pathology collector.” These words may scare you, but if you have an inspiring teacher like Ursula, I think everything will be easier. From day one, Ursula has faith in you, which makes you positive and makes your confidence bigger and stronger.

The entire course is quick and interesting too. The components are easy to understand, yet the assessments were difficult. But if you pay attention in class, the assessments will be easy. There is a lot of practical work. You will see the difference from your first bleed to your last.

Ursula and Jolanta, I can’t thank you both enough, plus the entire LTTV office who made this procedure easy and who gave us a clear pathway to become a confident phlebotomists.

I had already completed two bachelor’s degrees in the Northern Territory at Charles Darwin University. This was back in 2008. I didn’t get any work experience and wasn’t able to get a job from those. I tried through entrance level in the admin at a laboratory, but it never went anywhere.

I moved to Western Australia and re-enrolled at Curtin University. My first year was a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory. I completed it, but it was really hard and really intense. Only two of the eight units were relevant. I decided to take a year off studying to travel. I looked at the jobs I wanted on SEEK and found that they only required a Certificate IV. I came in to LTT for an info session to find out more and ended up enrolling in a diploma.

Within two months of completing my qualification (August 2018), I got a phone call because I’d been scouted by ALS. I started working in a geochem lab and stayed there for nine months. Even though I’m more interested in medical labs, they seemed to only have one vacancy for 100 mining jobs. I thought instead of just waiting for the perfect job, I’ll get some lab experience in a mining lab. While it was fun and fascinating, it just wasn’t for me.

I started applying for more medical lab jobs and that took a while to show any traction, I did maybe one interview to the multiple jobs I applied for – that was until three weeks ago, when I received a call from Clinipath, asking whether I’d be interested in applying for a haematology position that had just opened up. I said definitely! We had a quick chat over the phone and I was asked to interview the next week. I went in for the job interview on a Monday, and was offered the role the next day!

I’m receiving massive amounts of training and support at Clinipath, although the lab experience I gained from high school, uni and LTT makes the tasks I’m doing seem familiar. Before getting her current role at Clinipath, the lab assistant supervising my training completed her certificate III and IV before working in sample receipts for a year. She said her brother has gone through uni recently and he hasn’t been able to get a job. He is thinking of turning towards a certificate. It seems to be that most labs are looking for people with certificates.

I really liked Sahar, she kept emphasising that even though a lot of processes are now automated, the manual side of testing is very important to know. It’s all about working with the machines, the manuals, and troubleshooting. Because Sahar had done so much in her years in laboratories, she taught us how the machines work and how to troubleshoot. The practical component of the course was the most enjoyable but also the most important. It’s all about technique. The scientists are dealing with the theory and huge volumes of information, we are literally carrying out the tests, so we have to ensure we’re providing correct samples.

Sahar said if there’s a position at the bottom, take it, because learning and working your way up is invaluable. If you don’t know how to do the basics, you won’t be able to perform in a lab. I’m just so glad I didn’t give up. This is what I’ve always wanted. Science has always been my passion.

I recommend studying at LTT! The staff are nice, you make great relationships with the other students and Sanju (our trainer) really helped us to get to where we are now. Studying at LTT helped me tackle my doubts about my academic capabilities; maths and numbers weren’t my strengths but through time, encouragement and practice, I’ve noticed I can now perform equations confidently!

Other than that, this course gave me a gift to pursue a journey of endless possibilities I can achieve throughout my lifetime. I am grateful for Sanju who believed that we are more than what we think we are capable of, and helped us persevere to the end of the course.

I highly appreciate Sanju, she is one of the best instructors in the laboratory field. Sanju’s teaching was clear, relevant and easy to understand. She explained the material thoroughly and effectively, signifying her commitment and well preparedness in her teaching role. Sanju is dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate about what she teaches. I feel fortunate that I was able to receive training from a teacher like Sanju. Her helpfulness and encouragement added value to the learning environment.

I certainly recommend her teaching skills and qualities. I extend my best wishes and gratefulness.

I wish to express my gratitude to Jolanta for being helpful, supportive and being kind when there were difficulties. It was your guidance and dedicated training that enabled me to complete my course in the minimum possible time. Thanks a lot for making me job ready and for all the support you provided during my training.

Before studying at LTT I was working in retail. I completed a Certificate IV in Nursing Studies as part of my WACE Certificate during high school to get into university. I almost completed my first year of nursing but decided I was too young and wanted to work full-time to support myself instead.

As I have a bit of medical background, I thought pathology collection would be a great way into the healthcare industry. Once I started the course, I really loved it. The training at LTT is thorough. It is people-based so you’re learning from a really good trainer.

My work placement was at South Guildford Hospital and I loved it. While it was a bit nerve racking, my previous experience working in retail prepared me for working with real people. I was picking up things so quickly that by the second day I was able to start bleeding people. I completed 43 bleeds in total. The patients were so lovely and had really good feedback for me, I even got a few compliments.

Straight after completing my work placement, Australian Clinical Labs contacted me for an interview. After finding out I had been accepted for the job at Midland Hospital, I cried from happiness on my drive home!