Course Overview

Would you like to enter the healthcare industry, working as a pathology specimen collector (phlebotomist)? This course equips you with the hands-on skills and knowledge required to successfully gain a position in this role.

Career Outcomes

• Pathology specimen collector (Phlebotomist)
• Laboratory assistant

Duration and Study Load:

• Duration – 6 months
• Study Load – You can expect approximately 10-12 hours of class attendance each week over 2-3 days/evenings. You are also expected to complete at least six hours of self-directed learning and research each week.

Entry Requirements:

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over
• Applicants are expected to have language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills to at least Year 10 level.

Successful applicants will be required to have their full Hep B vaccination prior to commencing the course

About course Provider:

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)