Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
(HLT33115)
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Gain the technical skills needed to provide high-quality assistance to health professionals in a variety of medical settings.
- This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients.
- The role involves direct client contact under supervision in environments such as acute care or nursing assistance.
Learning Objectives
This course focuses on practical competencies and the foundational knowledge necessary for the healthcare industry.
- Develop skills to support personal care and well-being in aged care or home environments.
- Learn to operate effectively as a care worker in retirement villages, nursing homes, and hospitals.
- Gain knowledge of the policies and procedures required for individualised care activities.
Course Prerequisites
Meeting these entry standards ensures you are ready for the academic and practical demands of health services training.
- Age: Must be 18 years or older at commencement.
- Academic: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
- Pre-enrolment: Suitability analysis and LLN Assessment prior to enrolment.
- Equipment: Reliable internet access, a laptop/PC, and a mobile device with photo/video capabilities.
Duration of the course
The course is designed with a structured schedule to ensure students have ample time for both learning and assessment.
- Total Duration: 52 weeks.
- Structure: 40 weeks of scheduled study plus 12 weeks of holiday breaks.
- Work Placement: A minimum of 80 hours of work placement is required to be completed.
Units of Competency
Students must successfully demonstrate competency in 15 units, consisting of 7 core and 8 elective units.
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (Core)
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety (Core)
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (Core)
- CHCCCS002 Assist with movement (Elective)
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
- BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness (Elective)
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (Elective)
- CHCCCS026 Transport individuals (Elective)
- BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development (Core)
- BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment (Elective)
- HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment (Elective)
- CHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds (Elective)
- HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment (Elective)
Course Prerequisites
Meeting these entry standards ensures you are ready for the academic and practical demands of health services training.
- Age: Must be 18 years or older at commencement.
- Academic: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
- Pre-enrolment: Suitability analysis and LLN Assessment prior to enrolment.
- Equipment: Reliable internet access, a laptop/PC, and a mobile device with photo/video capabilities.
Duration of the course
The course is designed with a structured schedule to ensure students have ample time for both learning and assessment.
- Total Duration: 52 weeks.
- Structure: 40 weeks of scheduled study plus 12 weeks of holiday breaks.
- Work Placement: A minimum of 80 hours of work placement is required to be completed.
Units of Competency
Students must successfully demonstrate competency in 15 units, consisting of 7 core and 8 elective units.
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (Core)
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (Core)
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety (Core)
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (Core)
- CHCCCS002 Assist with movement (Elective)
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
- BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness (Elective)
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (Core)
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (Elective)
- CHCCCS026 Transport individuals (Elective)
- BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development (Core)
- BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment (Elective)
- HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment (Elective)
- CHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds (Elective)
- HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment (Elective)
Qualification Issued
Graduates will be awarded a nationally accredited qualification suitable for entry-level healthcare roles.
- HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
