National code: HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at Macquarie Fields
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.
21st Jul 2021
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
2nd Feb 2022
Time Commitment
Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.
24 hours per week
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 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am - 2:30pm. 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.
Skills assessments: role play scenarios, presentations, practical, observation (including assessments in the workplace)
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions
Case studies: case study scenarios, reflections
Portfolios: samples of work in a workplace environment
Projects: report, research-based project, 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.
Depending on your elective units, campus location and delivery method, you may be required to undertake work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Learners will be required to purchase a clinical uniform shirt and learning resources for this qualification. Costs will include:
First Aid Book - $15.00.
Clinical Uniform Shirt - $20.00
Student Materials fee totalling - $35.00.
Please Note: Learners are not required to purchase if they already have these items.
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 be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence to show you have the following:
- a current NSW Working With Children Check (for volunteers)
- a current National Police Check. Please note having a criminal conviction may prevent you from accessing a suitable work placement.
All students are also required to demonstrate vaccination serology - record card provided at orientation.
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
Learners must complete 80 hours of work placement. Any learner who has a criminal conviction recorded on their national police check, will need to obtain their own facilitated work placement.
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 qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 7 core and 8 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.
Recognise healthy body systemsHLTAAP001
Organise personal work priorities and developmentBSBWOR301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelyBSBMED301
Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, on campus classroom, virtual classroom, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activities, 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.
Macquarie Fields
TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields is located opposite the Glenquarie town centre, within walking distance of both Glenfield and Macquarie Fields train stations. As Sydney’s south west experiences significant change in its demographics and landscape, TAFE NSW Macquarie Fields continues to look for new and innovative ways to meet the ever changing needs of our students and the local community.
Campus address
32 Victoria Road Macquarie Fields 2564
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Macquarie Fields Station is 2500 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.
Fitness facilities
Macarthur Building Industry Skills Centre
State-of-the-art computing facilities
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