Develop a career across a range of areas by assisting health care professionals who will be providing care for patients in a hospital with a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (HLT33115) at the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia.
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)
Amount of Training: | 710 Hours |
Course Duration : | 52 Weeks |
AQF Level : | 3 |
Course Delivery : | Blended |
Campuses : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth |
Organisation delivering the program : | Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985) |
Organisation issuing certification : | Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985) |
The RTO doesn’t guarantee the successful completion of training by the learner. Job placement is not guaranteed after completion, but job assistance will be provided. |
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“This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding”
“This training is delivered with Western Australian Funding”
15 units of competency are required for this qualification.
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 |
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 |
IHNA recomend all enrolling students to have the below learning resources that will support their learning process.
If the student is eligible for Government funding, student pays: $0 |
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If the student is eligible for government funding, the student pays $1,634.75. If the student holds a valid concession card, the student pays $487.90*. |
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Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
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(Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)
The course is provided through teacher led classroom mode delivery. It will be delivered and assessed over 710 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).
Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured learning.
The simulation training is for review of the learning activities, practicing communication, work-based skills, management skills and to undertake other assessments e.g.: group presentation/individual presentation.
Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.
20 contact hours will be delivered through synchronised online learning which includes on- campus simulation based training and Professional experience placement.
Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured learning.
The delivery mode is subject to your eligibility to access state funding requirements and other conditions, please contact our admissions consultants to know more.
There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course.
IHNA has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements.
It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
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:
With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.
We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.
If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.
L – Portfolio is a collection of work, skills and interests (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning and experience over time.
When you think about your L-Portfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.
Your L-Portfolio may contain all or some of the following:
Recognition of Prior Learning application:
Our RPL tool is in the form of an L-Portfolio, and allows students to put on record all their life experiences, interests and skills. Not only will their academic achievement be listed out, but also any life experiences that could potentially be taken into account for extra credit as Recognition of Prior Learning. For instance, an individual who has taken care of his or her bedridden parent has already gained valuable caregiver experience, which could be chalked up against practical expertise and added to their resume.
This L-Portfolio could be sent to employers when applying for work, to universities while applying for extra credits through RPL, or in any other ways to market their expertise.
Showcase/Professional L Portfolios
These L-Portfolios are used as a way to demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic and professional career.
Learning Portfolios
These portfolios are typically created by a student as part of a course as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning process. These portfolios are often shared with other students to elicit peer feedback. Learning portfolios support the idea of formative feedback as an essential part of the learning process.
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