Skill set Outline
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Venous blood collection skill set
Venous blood collection skill set
Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00059
HLTSS00059
State Code
AD299
AD299
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
Current Release Number
4.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
285
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 01/07/2023 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 2.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 08/12/2015 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set reflects the minimum requirements for health care workers required to perform venepuncture in a clinical environment.
To achieve the Venous blood collection skill set the candidate must have completed at least 35 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the unit of competency.
The skills in this skill set must be applied in accordance with current Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve the Venous blood collection skill set the candidate must have completed at least 35 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the unit of competency.
The skills in this skill set must be applied in accordance with current Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards the HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology and other qualifications within the HLT Health Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Target Group
This skill set is for healthcare workers in direct client care roles seeking to broaden their skills to include performance of venous blood collection.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the HLT Health Training Package meet industry requirements for the collection of blood via venepuncture.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OFH94 | HLTPAT008 | Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFH84 | HLTPAT014 | Perform venous blood collections | 200 | Unit of competency |
