National code: HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) at Kingswood
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.
3 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
5th Oct 2021
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
8th Apr 2022
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
51 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 9.00 am to 3.30 pm. 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:
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.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification however, acceptance into the course will be dependent on BKSB results. Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement.
To successfully complete this course, you will need to meet all theoretical, practical and workplace requirements.
Clinical placement requirements:
Prior to the first clinical placement, all students must provide endorsed copies of the following documents to their course co-ordinator:
- A valid working with children check
- A valid national Police Check
- Evidence they have met NSW health immunisation requirements
Work Placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete 80 hours of supervised workplace experience in an acute care facility. 40 hours in acute or aged care for a total of 120 hours.
Before commencement of professional experience in NSW Health facility, students will be required to:
- Meet NSW Health's criminal record check requirements;
- Sign the NSW Health Code of Conduct form and any other forms, as required by NSW Health or private providers;
- Undertake occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against infectious diseases and provide health care worker/student vaccination record card.
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 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
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
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.
Kingswood
TAFE NSW Nepean - Kingswood is located in Sydney’s western suburbs. Combining traditional resources with some of the best emerging technologies TAFE NSW has to offer, students have access to a rich educational environment that supports social outcomes, learning, teaching and research.
Campus address
12-44 OConnell St Kingswood 2747
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Kingswood 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.
Arts and design centre of excellence featuring:
Computer design labs
Photographic studio and darkroom
Printing facilities
Purpose built art studios and exhibition area
Video production studio
Health and support services training facility featuring:
Dental training clinic
Simulated hearing testing clinic
Simulated optical testing, dispensary and workshop facilities
Sterilisation services training facilities
Three simulated hospital nursing labs
Purpose built visual merchandising workshop
Auditorium and conference room
Gymnasium
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