Course Overview

About This Course

Course Code: HLT33115 | CRICOS Code: 105560F This qualification reflects the role of a variety of workers who can 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

269 Bigge St, LIVERPOOL, NSW 2170

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

The following are the Admission requirements of ISMT: Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement. Prospective students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and/or a pre-enrolment interview. Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution. Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as: IBT 60 PTE 50 CAE 169 OET B General English Advanced or equivalent MOI Certificate Duolingo 95 MET LANGUAGECERT Academic CELPIP General Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution. Must have basic digital literacy, including the ability to confidently use the internet and common software applications for learning purposes, completing assignments, and engaging with course content. Must be able to participate in training within a simulated workplace environment, including performing manual handling tasks.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

On completion of this course the candidate is opened to opportunities to seek employment as: Assistant in Nursing (AIN) Care service team leader Care Supervisor (Aged Care) Leisure and Therapy assistant Disability Officer- Day Support Aged care Activity Worker --> Health Service Assistant Personal Care Assistant Patient Support Assistant

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units15 units

CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

HLTAAP001

Recognise healthy body systems

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

BSBMED301

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

CHCCCS002

Assist with movement

CHCCCS020

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

HLTAIN001

Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment

HLTAIN002

Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment

CHCCCS026

Transport individuals

CHCCCS038

Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

CHCCCS015

Provide individualised support

CHCAGE011

Provide support to people living with dementia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance?

The estimated total course cost is $13,000 AUD, which includes a tuition fee of $12,000 AUD and a non-tuition fee of $1,000 AUD.

How long does the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance take to complete?

The course has a duration of 39 weeks.

Where can I study the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance?

The course is available at four locations in New South Wales: ISMT Gosford, ISMT Liverpool (269 Bigge St, Liverpool NSW 2170), ISMT Parramatta, and the St Leonards campus at Level 1, 575-597 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065.

What is the CRICOS course code for this qualification?

The CRICOS course code for the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at Lambda Education Pty Ltd is 105560F, and the VET National Code is HLT33115.

Does this course include a work component or foundation studies?

No, this course does not include a work component and does not have a foundation studies requirement. It is delivered entirely in English.

Application

How to Apply

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