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National code: HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) at Castle Hill
Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Health Services AssistanceCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
4 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
21 Jul 2025First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
5 Dec 2025Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class time
18 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
15 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when this course opens for enrolment.
Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What 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 information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
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 gives you real experience and develops your skills.
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.
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 - 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.
Participate in workplace health and safetyHLTWHS001
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelyBSBMED301
Organise personal work priorities and developmentBSBWOR301
Recognise healthy body systemsHLTAAP001
Course delivery
Combination 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
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Free parking
Library
Guest Wi-Fi
Student kitchenette
Vending machines
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Sensory area
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