HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
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)
- Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment (HLTAIN002)
- Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)
- Maintain a high standard of service (CHCCCS010)
- Organise personal work priorities (BSBPEF301)
- Transport individuals (CHCCCS026)
- Assist with movement (CHCCCS002)
- Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
- Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
- Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
- Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001)
- Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
- Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (CHCCCS020)
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301)
- Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment (HLTAIN001)