Read the Guidelines very carefully before applying. In the Guidelines, you will find the eligibility criteria to be assessed as suitable for the Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist ANZSCO 311216 occupation, compulsory evidence requirements

Guidelines for Assessment - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist ANZSCO 311216 (PDF 312kb)

Download or print Application for Assessment - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist ANZSCO 311216 (PDF 436kb)

Complete the Application Form in full. If the section on the form is not applicable to you, you may leave it blank or add 'N/A'. 

Attach a certified copy of your qualification certificate/testamur.

If you do not have your certificate or testamur, because your educational program has been completed but not conferred, you may attach a statement of completion issued by your educational institution.

Attach a certified copy of your current first aid certificate.

Attach a certified colour copy of your identification document, i.e. your bio-data page of your most recent passport.

Attach a copy of your English Proficiency Test Report from one of the following:

• IELTS (Academic or General Training)
• TOEFL
• PTE (Academic)
• OET

PTE (Academic) and OET test reports must be submitted online to the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists. The English Proficiency Test Report must also meet the scoring requirements listed in the Guidelines.

Attach a certified copy of an employment verification letter for each claimed period of relevant work experience. The letter must include:

• Applicant's position title
• Average weekly hours worked
• A bullet point list of duties
• Specific start and finish dates of each period of employment (day, month and year)

The letter must be on a company letterhead, signed and dated by your supervisor, line manager or HR department officer, with the full name and position title of the signatory listed under their signature.

Attach a passport size photo to the front page of your Application Form.

Post your application and supporting documents to this address:

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
PO Box 1911
Milton QLD 4064
Australia

OR

Courier your application and supporting documents to this address:
Unit 7/31 Black Street
Milton QLD 4064
Australia

The AIMS National Office will email you confirming that we have received your application.

AIMS will email you a unique Lodgement Reference Number (LRN) within ten (10) business days of receiving your application and supporting documents, along with a separate email with invoice for the assessment fee. 

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Payment must be made to progress your application.

Please note: Assessment fees are non-refundable once application processing has commenced. Applications remaining incomplete for more than 12 months may be withdrawn and closed by AIMS.

Once payment has been received, AIMS will verify your credentials. 

AIMS will contact you if we are unable to verify your identity, English proficiency, employment, education, or registration/licensing (and the accompanying supporting documents), and allow you to rectify any issues. 

If AIMS suspects a fraudulent claim has been made, we will notify you and the Department of Home Affairs.

Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email containing your AIMS Skills Assessment ID.

Your Application Form and supporting documents will be sent to the AIMS Assessment Committee for processing.

Your Stage 1 Skills Assessment Results Letters are written, reviewed, and signed by the AIMS Chief Executive Officer.

If you are assessed as eligible for the AIMS Pathology Collector/Phlebotomy Examination you will also receive a Pathology Collector/Phlebotomy Examination Invitation Letter and a Pathology Collector/Phlebotomy Examination Application Form.

The AIMS National Office will email your Stage 1 Skills Assessment Results Letters to the email address you provided on your Application Form. If you have an agent or representative they will be copied into the email.