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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) at Tamworth

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

5 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.

13 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.

9 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$9,280

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.00am to 3.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other 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.

  • The learner has the ability to work independently and have the physical ability for the work role. The learner is required to complete a minimum of 80 hours Work Placement in an acute care facility, with another additional 40 hours which can be completed in another care facility. A current National Police Check and vaccination record is required before the learner can participate in their Work Placement.

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need to:

    • attend classes
    • complete your at-home learning activities set by your teachers
    • stationery such as pens/notebook/folder
    • access to computer and internet (students can access computer, internet and printing at the TAFE Campus)
    • complete all assessment tasks to a Satisfactory outcome.
    • You will also need to complete a minimum of 80 hours Work Placement.

  • For completion of the HLTAID003 Provide First Aid, it is important that all qualified first aiders have the physical ability to provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid to an expected standard. Certain aspects of assessment in this unit will rely on students’ physical ability to:

    • Perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult and infant manikin.
    • Perform CPR at floor level on an adult manikin.
    • Respond to an emergency situation where there may be risk to life.

  • Students who are physically unable to meet all assessment requirements will be unable to successfully complete this unit of competency.

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 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.

  • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately BSBMED301

  • Organise personal work priorities and development BSBWOR301

  • Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005

  • Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled 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.

Tamworth

Located in the heart of the North West, TAFE NSW Tamworth offers a regional hub that features wide ranging courses, from certificate through to advanced diplomas. The state-of-the-art learning facilities provide a practical, hands on learning environment for courses as diverse as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts, carpentry, civil construction, gas fitting, hairdressing, retail management and web-based technologies.

Campus address

13 Janison Street Tamworth 2340

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Tamworth Station is 1500 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.

  • Computer labs

  • Conference rooms

  • Library

  • Various specialist classrooms

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.

  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed