Develop a career across a range of areas assisting health care professionals who will be providing care for patients in a hospital with a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance HLT33115 at 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 multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings.
This qualification is also suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways. (Domestic and International)
Course Duration : | 12 Months |
AQF Level : | 3 |
CRICOS Code : | 093193E |
Mode of Delivery : | Face to Face Delivery |
Delivery Locations : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane |
Professional Experience Placement (PEP): |
80 Hours |
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The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance equips individuals with the foundational skills to support healthcare professionals in various settings, including hospitals and aged care facilities. This course covers assisting with patient care, infection control, and working effectively in healthcare teams. Graduates are prepared for roles like Health Services Assistant, providing essential support in nursing and healthcare environments.
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.
The total tuition cost for the HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is AUD $12,000 for international students.
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Melbourne Campus |
Perth Campus |
Sydney Campus |
Brisbane Campus |
Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of
the units of this qualification. Students will commence the 80 hours of placement
(PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments
(SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and
skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as
agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.
*Students are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements. For more information:- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language
To learn more about Exceptions to English Language Proficiency Test requirements, click here
All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.
Digital Literacy: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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