HLTSS00059 Venous blood collection skill set
HLTSS00059 Venous blood collection skill set reflects the minimum requirements for health care workers required to perform venepuncture in a clinical environment.
It is an interactive, hands-on course where you will gain the skills and knowledge to work in the rewarding field of phlebotomy. During the course you will learn how to apply infection control practices, identify and respond to clinical risks and perform venous blood collections.
To receive a statement of attainment students must successfully complete all assessment requirements for all three units of competency. In addition they must demonstrate the workplace assessment requirements for the unit: HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections, which includes 35 hours of pathology work. Work placement can be arranged by the college if students are not working in a setting where they are able to perform blood collections.
Is this course face to face or distance?
This is blended delivery of online and face-to-face sessions. The practical clinical skills required for pathology collection are delivered through face to face, hands on training in the college where a highly skilled trainer/assessor will train and assess your knowledge and skills both in the classroom and in the workplace.
Prior to workplace observation assessment there is a requirement to complete a minimum of 20 successful venepunctures. To facilitate this, you will be required to practice collections on each other in class. You are also encouraged to bring suitable volunteers (over the age of 18) to the college to ensure you can complete all blood collections.
Entry requirements
This course requires you to have a good understanding of written and spoken English. You will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment. See our administration staff for further details.
For entry in to this course you must have either: previous experience collecting venous blood samples in a healthcare environment; an overseas medical background or qualification; or be a healthcare professional needing to collect blood samples for your current employment.
Students will need access to a computer (a laptop or similar, not a mobile phone) and reliable internet to undertake their study and participate in online learning.
Career opportunities
When you have successfully completed the HLTSS00059 Venous blood collection skill set you may find employment in the following job roles:
- Pathology Collector
- Phlebotomist
- Specimen Collection Officer
- Pathology Assistant
- Mobile Pathology Collector
- Hospital based Pathology Collector
- Collector for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) treatments in the dental, dermatology or beauty industries.
Enrolment
Please note all students are required to provide the following documents on enrolment:
- Completed enrolment form
- USI Number
- Photo ID
- Proof of Residency (Birth Certificate, Passport, Green Medicare Card or Citizenship Certificate)
- Language, literacy and numeracy assessment
- Emergency contact
Follow the link below for course brochure
HLTSS00059 Venous blood collection skill set course brochure
| Next Course | Number of Sessions |
| Thursday 11th June 2026 | Sessions 1 to 3 via Teams – 10.00am to 12.30pm Sessions 4 and 5 Face to Face – 9.00am to 4.00pm Sessions 6 to 10 Assessments at Wok Placement – 9.00am to 4.00pm |
I have secured employment after having completed my Pathology Collection and Drugs & Alcohol Collection course with Adept Training last year. As luck would have it I have also received numerous job offers from pathology centres in direct response to the letters of introduction and resume's I delivered to all my local centres and clinics. The Adept Training method and its students are by far the preferred candidate for employment which has been confirmed to me by those that work within the industry. So thank you Adept, I wish you and all past and present students, good luck and good fortune.
Lian, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I completed my Certificate III in Pathology Collection in 2016 and was granted a position with Australian Clinical Labs soon after. I am so glad that I did my certificate with Adept Training. I gained so much from my classes especially the practical lessons. The staff at Adept training gave me the key foundations that I carry to this day in my job and gave me the confidence I needed in all my collection procedures. They helped me through out the recruitment process to get my job and the facilities at Adept are definitely the best I've come across. I now work at 3 different hospitals and I love my job. It's a rewarding career to help people in this way. If your thinking of starting a career in Phlebotomy. Call Adept Training now!
Sam, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I attended the Drug and Alcohol Training course with Adept and thoroughly recommend this course to all. The course was very interesting and provided the technical knowledge that I need to undertake testing in my workplace. The trainer is extremely knowledgeable and shared her experiences in the field. It was a very comprehensive course , with a great mix of practical and theory. I have no hesitation in recommending this course.a great mix of practical and theory. I have no hesitation in recommending this course.
Rebecca, Drug & Alcohol Testing Student
Adept Training is informative, non-judgemental, unbiased and very pleasant to all. The information is easily displayed and the assignments have step-by-step positive feedback and ways of learning.
Brian, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
Adept Training is a great college for studying. The theory and practicals are well balanced, and the teachers and trainers were all nice and professional, helping any student when needed. The blood collection training was great and a fun experience. Would definitely recommend Adept Training to others.
Parwana, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I chose Adept Training because Pathology is a course that really piqued my interest and my friends really enjoyed studying at Adept Training. The trainers were helpful and very clear with what they were teaching.
Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
The best choice of training, helped a lot and I learnt everything expected. Kate was a lovely, great trainer and I always enjoyed my classes. I would recommend others to Adept Traning - a great amount of opportunities and classes to learn from.
Fatema, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I wasn't sure that I would be able to complete this course, but the trainer Kate made the whole experience possible. I never thought that I would be able to perform venepuncture and now I can. Thank you Kate.
Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I knew a lot of people who had done the course and spoke highly of it. Our trainer was extremely supportive.
Serena, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
Adept Traning is a friendly and welcoming college. I was nervous about changing my career but the teacher and other classmates were very helpful. The learning materials were easy to follow and the assessments were not too complex. Adept Training is a great course provider for all things health.