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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) at Ultimo

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

5 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

21 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

13 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$9,280

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled for three days from 9:00am to 4:30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Domestic:

  • Skills assessments: role play scenarios, presentations, practical, observation (including assessments in the workplace)

  • Knowledge assessments: multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions

  • Case study’s: case study scenarios, reflections

  • Portfolios: samples of work in a workplace environment

  • Projects: report, journal, essay

  • International:

  • Skills assessments: role play scenarios, presentations, practical, observation (including assessments in the workplace)

  • Knowledge assessments: multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions

  • Case study’s: case study scenarios, reflections

  • Portfolios: samples of work in a workplace environment

  • Projects: report, journal, essay

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • Enrolling with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.

    For further information or assistance, call 131 601.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To successfully complete this course:

  • -Student is required to successfully complete all units .

  • -Students are required to undertake a numeracy and literacy test with an outcome of a minimum of 2 working at 3. Meeting the standards for numeracy and literacy, a second stage interview will be undertaken.

  • You will be required to attain a level of literacy level 3. You must complete each of the units and the workplace component to a satisfactory level.

  • A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) level at ACSF Level 3 when commencing the course and basic computer skills. This will be assessed as part of your enrolment process.

  • -Mandatory 80 Hrs of workplace attendance in an Acute Hospital setting. Immunisation and Criminal Record Check requirements are mandatory in accordance with NSW health policy.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 Units of competency, including 15 core and 0 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately BSBMED301

  • Organise personal work priorities and development BSBWOR301

  • Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005

  • Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Ultimo

TAFE NSW Ultimo is located in one of Sydney's strongest education, cultural and entertainment precincts, right in the very heart of the city. Conveniently surrounded by Central Station, UTS, the ABC, Sydney University, Chinatown and Sydney’s bustling CBD, TAFE NSW Ultimo is the largest TAFE in NSW.

Campus address

651-731 Harris Street Ultimo 2007

No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Central Station is 1000 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Automotive repair, paint and trim workshops

  • Computer labs

  • Conference rooms

  • Hair and beauty academy

  • Laboratories

  • Photography studios

  • Specialist technology workshops

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed