Certificate III in Health Administration
- National Course Code: HLT37315
- TAFE NSW code: HLT37315-01V02-22BLT-046
Location – Blacktown
Attendance
Variable
Course Start Date
18 Jul 2022
Study Commitment
20 Hours per week
Duration
18 weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
Course Details
The nationally recognised Certificate III in Health Administration provides you with the tools to kick-start your career in the Health industry. Whether you are wanting to work as a health assistant, support worker or therapy aide, this course will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge to do so.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Define and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Facilitate the empowerment of people with disabilities, mental health challenges, diverse backgrounds and those experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- An interest in the health industry
- The ability to follow routines and procedures
- The autonomy to work independently
- Good communication, customer service and technical skills
- Great time management and organisational skills
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Career opportunities:
- Health assistant
- Support worker
- Therapy aid
- Health administrative worker
- Clinical coding check
- Admissions clerk (health services)
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Certificate IV in Health Administration
- Diploma of Practice Management
- Certificate II in Business
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 Administration 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.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Depending on your place of work and before you commence any clinical placements in NSW Health facilities, you may be required to provide evidence of the following:
- A National Police Check requirement governed by NSW Health
- You will need to sign the NSW Health Code of Conduct, and any other forms, required by NSW Health to work within the healthcare industry
- Vaccinations and health screenings that are compliant with NSW Health policy. You will need to provide your Health Care Worker/ Students Vaccination Record Card
- Valid Working with Children Check (WWWC) depending on your place of work
Your workplace will let you know when you need to provide evidence of any requirements.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- An interest in the health industry
- The ability to follow routines and procedures well
- The autonomy to take responsibility for your own work under general supervision
- Good communication, customer service and technical skills and can use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer your skills to different situations
- Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
WORK PLACEMENTS
You may be required to comply with some (or all) of these compulsory work placement components, which assist you to apply your learning in a practical environment. Prior to enrolment, you will need to confirm the total number of hours and check if you are responsible for arranging your work placement.
- NSW HEALTH
Before you commence any clinical placements in NSW Health facilities, you will be required to
Meet NSW Healths - Criminal Record Check requirements;
Sign the NSW Health Code of Conduct form and any other forms required by NSW Health;
Undertake Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Infectious Diseases and provide your Health Care Worker/Student Vaccination Record Card.
For specific information on NSW Healths requirements, and to access required forms, it is recommended you visit their FAQs for students at:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/pages/default.aspx
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AGED CARE WORK - Before you undertake any clinical placements in Aged Care Facilities you will be required to undertake a Federal Criminal Record Check. Visit:
http://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/police-checks/national-police-checks.aspx -
COMMUNITY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES
Anyone in child-related work (including student placements and volunteers) MUST have a current Working with Children Check (students/volunteers free) in line with the Office of Childrens Guardian phase-in schedule and processes. Visit:
http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check -
STUDENT READINESS FOR WORK PLACEMENT
Generally work placements only occur after a reasonable amount of student/teacher contact and when the teacher is satisfied you are ready to benefit from workplace learning and perform workplace duties. Your teacher can provide further information.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - For more information visit: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/rights-and-responsibilities/index.htm
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a variable, combination delivery course. You must attend approximately 20 hours of class. You may also be required to complete approximately 10 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placements and research.
The course will run 2 days a week for 18 weeks.
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
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Tuesday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
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:
- Stationary and access to reliable computer with internet.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
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.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| BSBINN201 | Contribute to workplace innovation |
| BSBMED302 | Prepare and process medical accounts |
| BSBMED303 | Maintain patient records |
| BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
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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Blacktown
Phone 131 601
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