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

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.

As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately five to six 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. 

Please note that McLarty campus does not have a library, the closest NMTAFE library is our Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus.

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.

As part of this course you are required to complete a clinical work placement arranged/negotiated by North Metropolitan TAFE. 

It is an industry requirement for you to achieve and successfully complete a minimum of 35 hours work placement. You will be provided with forms and a clinical placement book to record your placement.

Please note you will be required to:

• Be over 18 years of age
• Participate in the learning, demonstrating and collection of venous blood samples using the artificial arm, other students and volunteers.
• Perform a minimum 20 successful blood collections prior to attending a work placement
• Travel between multiple collection centres during your work placement which could consist of a collection centre or hospital
• Start and finish at times ranging from 7:00am to 5:00pm

You will need to have and show the following documented evidence in order to start your work placement:

• National Police Clearance valid within 6 months – prior to commencement of work placement and employment (approx. $75)
• Working with Children’s Check (WWC) ($11 for students)
• Complete a fitness to work form and medical clearance if required
• Evidence of documented vaccinations and serology of immunity (cost will vary depending on your doctor and what vaccinations or seology 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: minimum 2 x Vaccination evidence (may be required)
  • Tuberculosis (TB): Quantiferon Gold – Negative serology result (not covered by Medicare - out of pocket expense of approx. $85)
  • 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 (not covered by Medicare - out of pocket expense of approx. $55)

Additional costs may apply for the above services, depending on your doctor and your vaccination history or existing immunity

You will also need to have a uniform - see details in the Further Information section below.

Other costs in addition to course fees: 

Uniform - consisting of: 

• Black work trousers that cover the ankles (approx. $55). No jeans, cargo pants, chinos, or tights. White short sleeved collared button up shirt (approx. $38) 
• Navy blue polo shirt (approx. $38) 
• Black enclosed leather nonslip shoes (approx. $70) 

Uniforms can be purchased from our supplier, Totally Workwear, at the following stores: Mt Lawley, Midland, and Joondalup; however, this is not mandatory. These items can also be purchased from stores such as Kmart, Target, Big W, and Lowes. 

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 the Work placement tab.