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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (VIC ONLY) HLT33115

Study Method
Blended, In-class
Locations
Melbourne (Blackburn, Narre Warren, Preston)
Institution
All Health Training
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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  • Individuals on an International Student Visa cannot apply
  • This course is available to study in-class for students in Victoria only

Course Overview

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.

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Campus Locations

  • 29 Railway Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia
  • 64 Victor Cres, Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia
  • 84 Hotham St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Patient Support Services
  • Patient Support Attendant
  • Environmental Services Attendant/support
  • Orderly
  • Nursing assistant
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What You'll Learn

  • Direct patient contact under supervision
  • May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a small team
  • Clinical cleaning/infection, prevention and control
  • Food preparation and distribution
  • Patient transport
  • Assisting with movement
  • Inventory
  • Waste handling and handling of medical gas cylinders
  • MET calls

Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Blackburn
      • Narre Warren
      • Preston

Delivery

Classroom/Blended Delivery

  • 22 weeks or 30 weeks (evenings)
  • 1 day per week (9.00am – 4.30pm) or 1 evening per week (5.00pm – 9.00pm) + 3 Saturdays (9.00am – 4.30pm)

Flexible Learning Delivery

  • Average 12 months, maximum 18 months (incl. 80 hours of placement)
  • Minimum of 8 compulsory practical sessions

Entry Requirements

This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job:

  • Students will be required to complete a “Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)” evaluation to determine suitability for the course
  • Students must undertake a “Pre-Training Review” prior to determine suitability for the course
  • Students must be over 18 years of age to conduct a practical work placement
  • Police checks are required prior to commencing practical placement which we will organise on our students’ behalf. If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as the industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”
  • Students are required to obtain a volunteer Working with Children’s check (WWC) to commence placement
  • Students are required to be able to access appropriate technology (including a computer). Students must have sufficient digital literacy. Further details will be discussed upon application
  • Students must be able to provide evidence to AHT no later than 4 weeks after course commencement of immunisation protection against the following: Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Pertussis, Varicella, Diphtheria, Measles, Tetanus, Mumps and Rubella, as part of the requirements for practical placement
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Work Placement

Practical placement of 80 hours is a mandatory requirement of this course. All Health Training will organise on our student’s behalf.

  • The hours of work required within hospitals are usually in two shifts, the morning shift is from 7:00am – 3:00 pm which is the preferred shift for our students to attend
  • All providers request students to undertake a placement in one block of time and as such, All Health Training suggests if you are already working you consider discussing and organising work and/or family care arrangements prior to undertaking a practical placement to enable you to undertake these duties during the week
  • Practical placement will be commenced during the course and must be completed within 1 month after the course conclusion. Placement is not available during the months of December & January due to restrictions with employers
  • Students will be required to wear an All Health Training polo shirt and name badge (both provided) on placement. In addition, long black pants & black closed in, non-slip shoes will be required which students will either need to provide or purchase at their own cost.

Recognition Of Prior Learning

Competencies gained through other formal study or experience may be acknowledged through a recognition process

Assessment

  • Practical experience and assessment is undertaken throughout the course in the All Health Training simulated environment with trainers who are experts in their field and maintain currency in the industry

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCOM005Communicate and work effectively in health or community services
HLTINF001Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001Participate in work health and safety
BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and development
And more!
Elective Units
CHCCCS012Prepare and maintain beds
HLTAID003Provide First Aid
HLTFSE001Follow Basic Food Safety Practices
HLTHSS007Handle medical gases safely
HLTHSS003Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
BSBFLM312Contribute to team effectiveness
CHCCCS026Transport individuals
And more!
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Payment Options

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program and may impact your access to further government-subsidised training

You are eligible for a government-subsidised training place if you –

Meet one of the following citizen/residency status:

  • Australian citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident (holder of a permanent visa)
  • New Zealand citizen

And are any of the following:

  • A person under 20 years as at 1st January of the calendar year; or
  • An applicant seeking a higher qualification than the highest qualification already held

*Please note: Eligible students can only commence two (2) subsidised training courses at the same qualification level (i.e. Cert III, Cert IV, etc.) in their lifetime and in a calendar year. However, once you have completed a qualification, you must “upskill” in order to be eligible for further government-subsidised training.

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About All Health Training

All Health Training and provides individuals with the opportunity to update their skills to perform at an optimum level and provide professional excellence. We deliver a variety of courses with a major focus on health, aged care, disability and pathology collection all of which are growth industries with significant staffing shortages.

All Health Training is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment. Principles of access and equity for all students are applied in all programs. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All Health Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code: 22066)

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Patient Support Services
  • Patient Support Attendant
  • Environmental Services Attendant/support
  • Orderly
  • Nursing assistant
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Blackburn
      • Narre Warren
      • Preston

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