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

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

12 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.

7 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 Wednesday with day classes. 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.

  • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

    • Work placement is mandatory for completion of this course.
    • 80 hours of work placement (day and afternoon shifts) is arranged by TAFE NSW in a NSW Health facility or private health facility within the South region from Wollongong to Bega.
    • Students must meet the required work placement immunisation/vaccination policy including flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.
    • Travel and accommodation is at students own cost.

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.

  • This is a blended combination delivery through online MS Teams theory sessions weekly and mandatory on campus clinical skills sessions. Theory classes are delivered via the MS Teams platform by a Teacher where students can access online and interact live from home or campus just like a real classroom. Please note this is not a face to face theory course. Technology to support blended delivery is required.

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.

Moruya

TAFE NSW Moruya is situated just south of the Moruya township, close to pristine beaches, in a peaceful rural setting. Surrounded by idyllic farmland and overlooking a picturesque pond and rose garden, TAFE NSW Moruya provides a broad range of education and training in a relaxed setting to students from NSW’s south coast region.

Campus address

2857 Princes Highway Moruya 2537

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Aboriginal Education and Training Unit

  • Fully equipped library

  • Horticultural training facility

  • Large-scaled carpentry and construction workshop

  • Simulated aged care training facility

Student support

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  • Mon 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 8.30 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed