National code: HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) at Castle Hill
Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
4 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.
18 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.
15 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 3.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther 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.
During your course, you will undertake a mandatory 80 hours of work placement in acute care.
TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
A bag including, Portfolio and Training Logbook for clinical placement, Skills Assessment Book for simulation, Card holder and 2 Polo shirts, Medical Terminology Workbook at an estimated cost of $240
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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits 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 - 7
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.
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005
Participate in workplace health and safetyHLTWHS001
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlHLTINF006
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual 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.
Castle Hill
TAFE NSW The Hills - Castle Hill is in the beautiful Hills District of north-western Sydney The multi-million dollar facilities offer a broad range of services that cater to the needs of approximately 4,500 students, focusing on business and financial services, hospitality, general education, community services, health, nursing, carpentry, building and retail.
Campus address
2 Green Rd, Castle Hill 2154
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Hills Showground Station is 1700 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.
Library service
Simulated health and nursing clinic rooms and training facility
Student lounge and quiet zone
Student reflection room
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au