Have you always wanted to care for others? Start a truly rewarding career with a HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.

This course will equip you with knowledge about allied health administration, medical terminology and basic business skills. As a nursing assistant you’ll provide assistance to clients according to their care plan and under the supervision of a health professional. You’ll learn how to perform patient observations, how to work effectively with culturally diverse clients and how to use medical terminology.

This qualification includes:

• Assisting health care professionals
• Working effectively with culturally diverse clients
• Performing patient observations, and learning how to use medical terminology
• Attending to the personal care needs of your clients

Employment opportunities with this qualification are:

• Assistant in Nursing
• Nursing Assistant
• Patient Care Assistant
• Patient Service Assistant
• Patient Support Assistant
• Ward Assistant
• Ward Support
• Wardsperson

With further study, become a:

• Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

What will you achieve from completing this course?

• A nationally recognised HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
• Skills and knowledge to provide care in different settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities, or private medical clinics.
• Skills to perform patient observations

What you need to know about this course:

• New students are expected to attend a mandatory college orientation before course commencement. Orientation times and dates will be advised after enrolment.
• Classes commence at the beginning of week 1 of each school term
• Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
• There is no training during school holidays
• Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
• Resources are provided by SGSCC
• Student lounge available
• WiFi available
• You will need to plan for approximately 5-8 hours per week at home to complete assessment tasks.

What resources do you need to study from home?

• A computer with internet access
• Email access
• Facebook account

Course Entry Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Current National Police Check (arranged through SGSCC)
• Complete an SGSCC English language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine that the student has sufficient skills to successfully complete the course
• Note taking materials
• Attend work placement (arranged by SGSCC) and be workplace assessed (minimum 80 hours)
• Unique Student Identifier (can be arranged through SGSCC)
• There are no formal educational requirements for entry into this course
• Recognition for units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences

Do you need to complete any work placement hours?

• Yes, you need to complete 80 hours (10 days) in the health industry
• You will work as a student (unpaid) in your work placement
• SGSCC also offers a simulated learning environment
• Before commencing your workplacement you will need a ‘Working with Children’ check and a current National Criminal Record history check. The college can help you apply for this.

Will you need to sit for any exams?

• No. This is a competency-based course
  • Tell us, then show us you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received
  • You will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all 15 units of learning

Assessments are made up by a range of:

• Case studies
• Demonstration
• Portfolio of evidence
• Presentation
• Questions & answers
• Research report

To be deemed competent:

• You will receive clear assessment instructions
• You must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard as set by your trainer
• These are assessed by your trainer
• Opportunities will be provided for trainers to support students and to resubmit their assessments if required

When you have completed and been deemed competent you can:

• Progress with SGSCC to the CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services

Fees and Payment Options:

• $1,930 (maximum Smart and Skilled student fee)
• $3,000 (fee for those who are ineligible for Smart and Skilled)
• Pay in full or interest-free monthly payment plan available
• By Cash, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard

Delivery Overview:

• Duration: 4 term course
• Days: Monday and Tuesday 9am-4.30pm
• Units of Learning: 15
• Requirements: 10 days of work placement at end of course
• Monthly Intake: Yes

Eligibility for Subsided Training under the Smart & Skilled Training Program:

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be

• an Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/NZ citizen/humanitarian visa holder
• aged 15 years or older, and
• live or work in New South Wales, and
• no longer be at school or equivalent

See Smart & Skilled page for further information.

Eligibility for “Skilling for Recovery” - Fee-Free nationally accredited training:

Skilling for Recovery is a NSW Government initiative to deliver JobTrainer funding in NSW. It provides free certificate, diploma and short course training to eligible applicants. If you meet the Smart & Skilled Program eligibility above and one of the following you could complete this course fee free:

• Unemployed (with or without a benefit); or
• At risk of unemployment; or
• 17-24 years old (employed or not)

See Skilling for Recovery page for further information.

Time for you to enrol:

• The WorkSkills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 02 8543 7412 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

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