Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Program Overview

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) is a blended learning program that prepares students for roles assisting health professionals in various healthcare settings. It covers core units in communication, diversity, infection control, and safety, along with elective units in areas such as movement assistance, food safety, and bed preparation. Assessment includes knowledge-based assessments, simulations, and professional experience placements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision. This qualification has been structured with elective groups for specific work functions in assisting in nursing work in acute care. In addition, the qualification supports the multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings. This qualification is also suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways. (Domestic and International)

Outline:

Amount of Training:

642 Hours

AQF Level:

3

Course Delivery:

Blended

Campuses:

Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Kochi (India)

Core Units:

• CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
• HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
• BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• BSBWOR301 - Organise personal work priorities and development

Elective Units:

• CHCCCS002 - Assist with movement
• CHCCCS020 - Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
• CHCCCS026 - Transport individuals
• HLTFSE001 - Follow basic food safety practices
• HLTFSE002 - Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services
• CHCCCS012 - Prepare and maintain beds
• CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised support
• HLTHSS003 - Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting

Assessment:

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

Teaching:

The course is provided through teacher led classroom mode delivery. It will be delivered and assessed over 660 hours which will include theory (20 contact hours per week), self-paced structured learning as per the session plan, simulation training and assessment and 80 hours of work-based training / professional experience placement (PEP).

Careers:

This qualification provides a pathway to employment in a range of health care settings, including hospitals, aged care facilities, and community health centres. Graduates may work as health services assistants, nursing assistants, or personal care attendants.