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).

This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, work-based training, portfolios, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.

  • Entry Requirements

    WAIFS’ Entry Requirements:

    Please click here for Academic and English entry requirements.

    Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:

    International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found here. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.

    Compulsory work-based training (WBT) forms part of this course. Students of this course should be physically able to undertake the requirements of WBT. Please refer to the unit details for specific requirements. As a minimum a student should be able to stand, move around and lift objects which may be heavy following work, health and safety practices.

  • Units of Competency

    Total Number of Units: 15

    7 core units + 8 elective units

    Core Units

    Unit Code Unit Name

    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

    Unit Code Unit Name

    HLTINFCOV001

    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

    BSBCMM211

    Apply communication skill

    BSBTWK201

    Work effectively with others

    CHCCCS010

    Maintain a high standard of service

    HLTAID009

    Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    HLTAID010

    Provide basic emergency life support

    HLTAID011

    Provide First Aid

    CHCPRP005

    Engage with health professionals and the health system
  • Work Based Training

    All students of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance undertake 120 hours in a work-based placement, linked to a number of units of competency in the Certificate III. You would undertake the practical components of the course in the industry and work alongside qualified professionals and/or skilled workers.

    Students should note that Work-Based training is compulsory for all students of this course. A full certificate for this course cannot be obtained without successful completion of work-based training, along with all other required assessments. 

    Work-based training placements in industry are generally arranged by WAIFS’ work-based placement co-ordinators who have strong links with industry. Further information on work-based training can be found by reading our Work Placement FAQs available here

  • 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.