Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- National Course Code: HLT33115
- TAFE NSW code: HLT33115-01V03-22OTE-160
Location – TAFE Digital
Attendance
Self paced
Course Start Date
Anytime
Study Commitment
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Duration
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- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
Course Details
The nationally accredited Certificate III in Health Services Assistance equips you to become an essential part of a health care team in acute or aged care facilities. You'll learn the skills and knowledge to support nurses in the care of patients with different needs and to respond to emergency health situations.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Take and record essential health markers such as temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and blood glucose
- Record intake and output on fluid balance chart and/or food chart
- Measure and record weight
- Collect urine, sputum or faecal specimens
- Understand human body functions and medical terminology
- Practise workplace health and safety measures and infection prevention and control
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- A joy for helping people
- The ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Good organisation and time management
- Patience and empathy
- Effective communication
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
- A strong pathway to becoming an enrolled nurse
Career opportunities:
- Health service assistant
- Personal care assistant
- Hospital orderly
- Nurses assistant
- Patient support assistant
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Diploma of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now
Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:
- Be employed in the health industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
COURSE SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS
To be able to undertake work placement within industry you need to meet other requirements. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
- A National Police Check
- A signed copy of NSW Health code of conduct form and any other forms as required
- Successful completion of occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against infectious diseases
- Your health care worker/student vaccination record card
WORK PLACEMENT
Work placement provides you with opportunities to practice responding 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 a mandatory 120 hours of work placement with a suitable
industry employer.
Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will either arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Adequate fitness levels and mobility to deliver First Aid. You will need to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR while kneeling on the floor
- Your sights set on a future career in nursing
- A passion for helping others
- The ability to work under pressure
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
HLTAIN001 (Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment): Student would have an option to choose and complete this elective unit which requires completion of 80 hours in an acute care environment (i.e. Hospital settings ONLY). Student is required to organise their own work placement and the chosen healthcare facility to complete this work placement unit must be approved by the TAFE Digital course teacher. Please contact the teaching section on 02 9715 8538 for more information on this.
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a self paced, online course. The course will run for 18 months.
There are no nominated workplace hours required for this course, however to achieve the competency in the course, you are required to complete a range of practical assessment tasks in the real and/ or simulated health care environment. You will have an option to either complete various practical assessment tasks with TAFE at 2 day face to face workshop in Sydney or can organise your own work placement to complete these practical tasks only in a acute care setting within a real health care facility/ Hospitals or relevant health care setting as approved by TAFE teachers. Please contact the teaching section for more information on workshops or Workplace requirements.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
- Textbooks as are recommended for this course
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RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
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.
If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details. (only if available as a trainee)
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| HLTAIN002 | Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment |
| BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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