You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.

On campus delivery

You will be required to attend 3 days per week on campus. Classes are scheduled between 9:00am - 4:00pm.

On completion of all units, a mandatory work placement is required to be completed consisting of 35hrs full-time/part-time which will be organised through NMTAFE.

To achieve the qualification, you will need to demonstrate knowledge and practical skills for all units and be assessed satisfactory. This will include knowledge assessments, practical assessments and workplace assessments.

As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately four to five hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.

You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.

Other job titles may include:

• Phlebotomist
• Specimen Collection Officer
• Blood Collector

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations. 

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

This qualification includes 35 hours of supervised work placement in a pathology collection centre or hospital.

As part of the learning process you will be requested to learn, demonstrate and collect venous blood samples using the artificial arm, other students and volunteers.

You will be required to perform 20 successful blood collections prior to attending work placement.

Before starting your work placement, you will need the following documented evidence:

• National Police Clearance valid within 6 months
• Working with Children’s Check (WWC)
• Evidence of documented vaccinations and serology of immunity (cost will vary depending on your doctor and what vaccinations are needed). This includes:
  • Hepatitis B: minimum 2 x Adult Vaccinations PLUS serology evidence
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 x Vaccinations OR serology evidence
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox): 2 x Vaccinations OR serology evidence
  • DtP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis): 1 x Vaccination evidence in the past 10 years
  • Influenza (annual)
  • COVID-19: 3 x Vaccination evidence
  • Tuberculosis (TB): Quantiferon Gold – Negative serology Result
  • MRSA: ONLY REQUIRED if you have worked, or been a patient in a health care facility inside or outside WA in the past 12 months

A uniform consisting of:

• Black work trouser pants (approx. $50)
• White short sleeved collared button up shirt (approx. $35)
• Navy blue polo shirt (approx. $30)
• Black enclosed leather nonslip shoes (approx. $70)

Uniforms can be purchased from our supplier Totally Workwear at the Mt Lawley, Midland and Joondalup stores.

Additional costs will occur for all the above.

Please be aware that COVID-19 vaccination is an employment requirement for many healthcare providers. 
NMTAFE students undertaking work placements or who are required to attend a healthcare or community setting as part of their studies are advised to check directly with the healthcare provider regarding their policy settings around vaccination and proof of vaccination requirements.

Other costs in addition to course fees:

• Uniform - you will be provided with details of appropriate shirts, trousers and shoes to be worn during on campus classes and work placement (please see the work placement tab for more information)
• Police Clearance (approx. $72) prior to commencement of work placement and employment
• Medical Clearance

Including vaccinations, costs will vary depending on your doctor and what vaccinations are required. You will need to provide proof of immunisation and serology of immunity as listed under Work placement.

Please be aware that COVID-19 vaccination is an employment requirement for many healthcare providers. 

NMTAFE students undertaking work placements or who are required to attend a healthcare or community setting as part of their studies are advised to check directly with the healthcare provider regarding their policy settings around vaccination and proof of vaccination requirements.