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

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

    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
    5 monthsTime required to complete this course.
    Start date
    13 Jul 2021First day of attendance online or on campus.
    End date
    30 Jun 2022Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    Class details

    Location
    Tamworth
    Class time
    13 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
    Additional study time
    9 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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    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, 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 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:

    • 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.

    • 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.

    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.

    • Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed