The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance provides you with the skillset to start your career in the healthcare industry. This course will provide you with the skills required to work at an entry level position within a variety of health services assistance roles. Successful completion of this course will also provide you with the foundation skills needed to undertake further study in the healthcare industry. During the course, you will increase your skills in the areas of:
| Qualification Level | Certificate III |
|---|---|
| Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions | Over 17 years old, not attending secondary school. Must complete a language, literacy and numeracy test at induction. Students will also be required to have the flu shot and Covid vaccine to work in the industry and before commencing placement. |
| Nominal Duration | 12 weeks face to face + 3 weeks vocational placement |
| Attendance | 2 days per week |
| Assessment Methods | Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Role Plays, Projects, Skills Observations, Vocational Placement |
| Delivery Method | Face to Face learning + vocational placement |
| Course Materials | All course materials are included |
| Vocational Placement | Approximately 20 hours vocational placement required at a relevant workplace. Placement may be voluntary work or paid employment in a relevant role. Students require federal police check. Students are not required to pay the fee for the check. |
| Funding | Concession | Non-concession |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidised training learn more... | $269 | $995.30 |
| Not eligible for funding | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| Start Date | Details | Enrol |
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