Subjects
Total number of units = 14
8 core units
6 elective units, consisting of:
at least 3 units from the Laboratory group below
up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
Communicate and work effectively in health or community services | |
Work with diverse people | |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | |
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens | |
Participate in workplace health and safety | |
Deliver a service to customers | |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | |
Use business technology |
Elective units
Laboratory
Record and present data | |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose | |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives | |
Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance | |
Receive and prepare samples for testing | |
Perform basic tests | |
Prepare working solutions | |
Prepare culture media | |
Perform aseptic techniques | |
Perform microscopic examination | |
Perform biological procedures |
Other electives
Recognise healthy body systems | |
Create and use databases | |
Produce spreadsheets | |
Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements |