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HLT33115 – Certificate III in
Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care)

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    IHNA considers you as a ‘domestic’ student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa.

  • I am an International Student

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Introduction

The healthcare industry relies on the operational support of health services assistance in order to function.

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) is a professional accreditation that focuses on the range of roles that provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients.

Our approach to teaching this course prepares you with elective groups and multi-skilling to be a competent and confident worker under direct supervision in smaller or rural remote work settings.

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Course Details

Amount of Training :  580 Hours
Course Duration :52 Weeks
AQF Level : 5
Course Delivery :  Face to Face Delivery
CRICOS Course Code:  093193E
Campuses :  Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane
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.

Accreditation
  • 52 weeks full time
  • Amount of Training is 580 Hours
  • Face to Face Delivery (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane)
  • Available to domestic students only

15 units of competency are required for this qualification.

  • 7 core units
  • 8 elective units

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
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
CHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
HLTAID003 Provide first aid

The total tuition cost for the HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) is AUD $12,000 for international students.

*Speak to our team to know about current scholarships.

To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here

Melbourne (CBD) Campus
Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC – 3000, Australia
Melbourne (Heidelberg) Campus
597-599, Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg Heights, VIC – 3081, Australia
Perth Campus
Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA – 6000, Australia
Sydney Campus
Level 7, 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW – 2150, Australia
Brisbane Campus
Level 3, 59 Adelaide Street Brisbane QLD 4000

MODE OF DELIVERY

FACE TO FACE DELIVERY:

Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at the campus and professional experience placements.

IHNA Admission Requirements

General Admission Criteria:

  • Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years or older at the start of the course.
  • Pass the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test at ACSF level 3.
  • English proficiency requirements:

To learn more about Exceptions to English Language Proficiency Test requirements, click here

Mature Age Students (22+):

  • Considered without minimum education requirements. Each case is reviewed individually.

    Note: Students must meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visas, which may differ from course requirements.

Additional Requirements

Digital Literacy:
  • Basic computer skills including file management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, information retrieval, and understanding the social and ethical implications of Internet use.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements:

  • Satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate.
  • Required immunisations.
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Physical Requirements:

  • Strength: For lifting, transferring clients, and performing CPR.
  • Mobility: To bend, stoop, move quickly, and navigate confined spaces.
  • Hearing: To use a stethoscope, hear cries for help, equipment alarms, emergency signals, and announcements.
  • Vision: To assess clients and equipment.
  • Communication: To interact verbally and in writing with clients, staff, and supervisors.

Disability Declaration:

  • Students must declare any disability or disorder, or if they are on any medication that may require adjustments.

    Note: Breaching the above requirements may result in exclusion from practical placements, affecting course completion.

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)

With RPL, we assess your skills based on formal, non-formal, informal learning, or direct work experience that matches the course requirements.

We use CT when you have completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of our course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you are eligible for RPL or CT, you may be able to finish the course faster and reduce the total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

  1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
  2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
  3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
  4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
  5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.

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Acknowledgement

IHNA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.