Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Course Details

• Course Code & Title

  HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

  CRICOS Code: 093838F.

• Units of Competency

  The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance requires 15 units of competency.

  Core Units:

  CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
  CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
  HLTAAP001 – Recognise healthy body systems
  HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
  HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
  BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  BSBWOR301 – Organise personal work priorities and development

  Elective Units:

  CHCAGE005 – Provide support to people living with dementia
  CHCCCS012 – Prepare and maintain beds
  HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
  CHCCCS002 – Assist with movement
  BSBFLM312 – Contribute to team effectiveness
  CHCCCS026 – Transport individuals
  HLTHSS003 – Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
  CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

• Entry Requirements

  Intended overseas students must satisfy the following requirements: 

  • Age: Must be 18 years or over  
  • English proficiency level: An IELTS Band 5.5 or equivalent OR undertake a TMG College Australia English language test  

  • The ability to obtain a Police Check - Police Check required for Industry Work Placement 

  • Successful completion of Year 12 or its equivalent

   

  Students are required to undertake a Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. These will assist with identification of any support needs.

   

• Assessment

  Assessment methods may include:

  • Underpinning knowledge questioning
  • Simulated workplace activities / Case studies
  • Work placement observation
  • As part of this course, students will also be required to gain a minimum of 80 hours of work experience in a regulated health services environment. Students must have a Police Check prior to the commencement of their work placement

• Duration

  52 weeks (including 12 weeks of holidays).

• Delivery Mode

  TMG College Australia Provides the following delivery options: 

  Face to Face training 

  In person Classroom Based training delivered at TMG College Australia sites. Face to Face delivery includes both theory and practical activities which are supported by structured Work Placement. 

  Structured Work Placement 

  As part of this course, students will also be required to undertake a minimum of 80 hours Work Placement in the Health and Community Care Industry- which may include Allied Health Facilities, Hospitals and Community Environments such as Aged Care Facilities. 

  Mixed mode training 

  A combination of various delivery modes. Also known as "Mixed Delivery" or "Blended Learning". This includes Virtual, Face to Face and Workplace Based.  

• Pathways

  Students who successfully complete this Qualification may pathway into further study options:

  • CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • CHC43415 – Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
  • HLT43015 – Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
  • HLT54115 – Diploma of Nursing

• Your Career

  This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:

  • Orderly
  • Nursing assistant
  • Operating theatre technician
  • Nursing support worker
  • Patient support assistant
  • Theatre support

• Fees

  Course fee - $11,250.00

   

  The student tuition fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

• Locations

  This Qualification is available in the following regions: 

  • Melbourne CBD 
  • Box Hill 
  • Werribee 

• Upcoming Classes

  February, April, July & October.