Faculty
Health Services
Delivery Mode
Blended and In house Simulations
Duration
40 Weeks
COURSE CODE : HLT33115 | CRICOS CODE : 104582H
This qualification 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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.
MODE OF STUDY
Blended / In house Simulations
COURSE DELIVERY LOCATION
Melbourne Campus
Level 5 & 9, 341-345 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Campus
Level 1, 54 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037
Adelaide Campus
Level 3, 45 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
FEE
Course Duration: 40 weeks
Course Fee: AUD $8,500 (includes Workshop training , Materials & Administration Fee)
Note: Fees are subject to changes
COURSE DURATION
This qualification is delivered to the local and international students over total of 40 weeks each within the stated delivery timeframe. Face to Face delivery with student participation in the demonstration of job role tasks.
INTAKE DATES 2022:
January, April, July, October
INTAKE DATES 2023:
January, April, July, October
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- 18 years or older upon application
- All applicants are required to have successfully completed an LLN test and demonstrate competence for all indicators to enrol for this qualification
Note: Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY
This qualification requires the successful completion of 15 units of competency: 7 Core units and 8 Electives
| Core Units – 7 | |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| Elective Units – 8 | |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| HLTAIN001 | Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices |
| BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support |
QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS
After successfully completing the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, students may apply for the:
- HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician)
- HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medial Practice Assisting
- HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
Note: While Signet may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, we identify relevant progression that may be attained. Check our website for your eligibility for the courses offered at Signet.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this course go on to work as:
- Nursing assistant
- Nursing support worker
- Operating theatre technician
- Patient service assistant (PSA)
- Ward assistant
- Patient support assistant
- Wards person
- Patient care assistant
- Ward support.
- Orderly
* Completion of an Signet qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome