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.
Offshore students are students studying through the offshore campus
The course HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) is a nationally recognized qualification in Australia. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, aged care facilities, and community health centres.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to perform various duties as an AIN, including assisting with basic nursing care, providing personal care, supporting patients’ mobility, and assisting with diagnostic procedures. The program also provides a pathway to further study in nursing or other healthcare-related disciplines.
Internationally qualified nurses (RNs, GNMs, ANMs, PCL nurses) can receive RPL for this course and study the supplementary skillset CHCSS00070 – Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set in conjunction with the course to complete their qualification.
| Amount of Training: | 580 Hours |
| AQF Level : | 3 |
| Course Delivery : | Online Self-paced, Blended & Face to Face (Only Available in Perth Campus). |
| Campuses : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Cochin (India) |
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“This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding”
15 units of competency are required for this qualification.
| S.NO. | Unit code | Unit Name |
| 01 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 02 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| 03 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| 04 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| 05 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 06 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| 07 | BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| S.NO. | Unit code | Unit Name |
| 01 | CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| 02 | CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| 03 | CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| 04 | HLTAIN001 | Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment |
| 05 | HLTAIN002 | Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment |
| 06 | CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds |
| 07 | CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| 08 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
With the Certificate III in Health Service Assistance ( assisting in Nursing work in acute care) in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:
The total tuition cost for domestic students for the HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
Full Fees – $ 2500 (Easy Payment Options Available)
| State | Funding |
| Victoria | If the student is eligible, for Government funding, student pays: $0 |
| Western Australia | If the student is eligible for Government funding, student pays:$1,634.75 If holds valid concession student pays: $487.91 |
| New South Wales | Check with us for Domestic Scholarships |
*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding
*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees
*Over 50 years of age? Speak to our team to avail 50% course fee scholarship.To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges,
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| 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 |
| Cochin Campus 37/1989 A, Bhattathiripad Road, Kaloor, Kochi – 682 017, India |
Blended– online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment and Professional experience placement of 80 hours organised by IHNA.
Online Self – Paced theories with study materials– on campus skills training in a simulation environment and Professional experience placement of 80 hours organised by IHNA.
Face to Face(Only available in our Perth Campus) – On campus theories with skills training in a simulation environment and Professional experience placement of 80 hours organised by IHNA.
Additional Requirement for professional experience placement (PEP)
IHNA highly recommends students to complete the immunisation process before the PEP start date as some facilities will not provide placement to students without Immunisation.
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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