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HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

  • Course Code HLT33115
  • Duration 26 weeks (21 weeks study + 5 weeks holiday)
  • Location Perth Campus
  • Timetable Monday & Tuesday (8:45am-5:00pm)
  • Next Intake Date Monthly

Course Outline

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is a comprehensive program designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in the healthcare sector.

This qualification provides essential skills and knowledge to support nursing staff in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, aged care facilities, and community environments. Students will gain hands-on experience and learn to perform a range of tasks essential for patient care and support.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Possible job outcomes from completing this course include:

  • Nursing Assistant
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Aged Care Worker
  • Ward Clerk
  • Hospital Orderly
  • Community Care Worker

Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

  • Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent).

    IELTS score of 4.5 (or equivalent).

  • Units of Competency

     

             Unit Code Unit Name
     

    		  

    Communicate and work in health or community services
    Work with diverse people
    Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
    Apply communication skill
    Work effectively with others
    Maintain a high standard of service
    Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    Provide basic emergency life support
    Provide First Aid
    Participate in workplace health and safety
    Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
    Recognise healthy body systems
    Engage with health professionals and the health system
    Organise personal work priorities and development
  • Work Based Training

    All students need to completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. You would undertake the practical components of the course in the community services industry and work alongside qualified professionals and/or skilled workers.

  • International Fees

    Tuition Fee: $6,250.00

    Materials Fee: $500.00

    Uniform Fee: $100.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.