HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Start your career in the health industry with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as an AIN.

TIME up to 9 months / Full Time NEXT START DATE 11 Jul 2022

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett Far North Queensland North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On Campus Online TAFE at School Apprenticeships and Traineeships

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

JobTrainer

Concession

$330 - $495

Subsidised

$330 - $660

Full Fee

$5,040

TAFE at School Full Fee

$515

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Course overview

Get a head start in the health care sector with this entry-level qualification. This course is perfect for people looking for the foundation skills needed to assist in a diverse range of health care settings.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as nursing support and personal care workers is expected to grow strongly in the future. There are likely to be around 64,000 job openings expected in this industry over the next five years.

This course will give you the skills you need to comply with infection prevention and workplace health and safety (WHS), interpret and apply medical terminology, and recognise healthy body systems. You will also learn how to transport clients and carry out nursing assistant duties in a range of settings. Our highly experienced team of industry professionals will give you the support and one-on-one guidance you need to successfully transition into the health care sector.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN). It will also give you the foundation knowledge needed to undertake further studies in this field.

What can I do?

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Food Services Worker

Course outcome:

HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

JobTrainer funded course

This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be free for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >

Industry standard facilities

Our learning spaces are more than just classrooms. Our simulated clinical labs are equipped with the latest in electric beds, ceiling and stand-alone hoists, hygiene chairs, and responsive PC-operated simulator mannequins. Theses working environments will prepare you for real-world situations while under the supervision of industry professionals.

What you will study.

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to undertake 80 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBMED301

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

UNIT CODE :
BSBMED301

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.
UNIT NAME
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR301

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers.
UNIT NAME
Communicate and work in health or community services

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP001

Recognise healthy body systems

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.
UNIT NAME
Recognise healthy body systems

UNIT CODE
HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

UNIT CODE :
HLTINF001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks.
UNIT NAME
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland / Greater Brisbane / Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast

North and Far North Queensland / Greater Brisbane / Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
CHCAGE001

Facilitate the empowerment of older people

UNIT CODE :
CHCAGE001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life, using a person-centred approach.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the empowerment of older people

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS002

Assist with movement

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support people who require assistance with basic physical movement which may be due to incapacity.
UNIT NAME
Assist with movement

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS009

Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS009

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor individuals, respond to behaviours of concern, deal with conflict and support responsibility for behaviour management and change.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate responsible behaviour

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS010

Maintain a high standard of service

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to deliver and maintain a high standard of service.
UNIT NAME
Maintain a high standard of service

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS011

Meet personal support needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS011

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to an individual's physical personal support needs and to support activities of daily living.
UNIT NAME
Meet personal support needs

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS015

Provide individualised support

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS015

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise, provide and monitor support services within the limits established by an individualised plan. The individualised plan refers to the support or service provision plan developed for the individual accessing the service and may have many different names in different organisations.
UNIT NAME
Provide individualised support

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS020

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS020

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond effectively to behaviours of concern of people. Skills are associated with handling difficult incidents rather than managing ongoing behaviour difficulties.
UNIT NAME
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS026

Transport individuals

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS026

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide safe, timely and efficient transportation of people from one location to another at a particular site, or to other sites.
UNIT NAME
Transport individuals

UNIT CODE
CHCDIS007

Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIS007

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people with disability to deliver rights based services using a person-centred approach. It should be carried out in conjunction with individualised plans.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE
HLTAID003

Provide first aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID003

Unit description :

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide first aid

Gold Coast / Darling Downs and South West

Gold Coast / Darling Downs and South West

UNIT CODE
CHCAGE001

Facilitate the empowerment of older people

UNIT CODE :
CHCAGE001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life, using a person-centred approach.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the empowerment of older people

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS002

Assist with movement

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support people who require assistance with basic physical movement which may be due to incapacity.
UNIT NAME
Assist with movement

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS010

Maintain a high standard of service

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS010

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to deliver and maintain a high standard of service.
UNIT NAME
Maintain a high standard of service

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS011

Meet personal support needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS011

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to an individual's physical personal support needs and to support activities of daily living.
UNIT NAME
Meet personal support needs

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS020

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS020

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond effectively to behaviours of concern of people. Skills are associated with handling difficult incidents rather than managing ongoing behaviour difficulties.
UNIT NAME
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS026

Transport individuals

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS026

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide safe, timely and efficient transportation of people from one location to another at a particular site, or to other sites.
UNIT NAME
Transport individuals

UNIT CODE
CHCMHS001

Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE :
CHCMHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
UNIT NAME
Work with people with mental health issues

UNIT CODE
HLTAID003

Provide first aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID003

Unit description :

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide first aid

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Alexandra Hills	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Loganlea	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
South Bank	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Caboolture	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	12 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with online content, tutorial support and mandatory attendance at Residential School plus 80 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Southport	04 Oct 2022	6 months	Full time with online content, tutorial support and mandatory attendance at Residential School plus 80 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Sunshine Coast Health Institute	11 Jul 2022	9 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Classroom	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	11 Jul 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville (Pimlico)	11 Jul 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
11 Jul 2022	15 months	Part time	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Mooloolaba	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Sunshine Coast Health Institute	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online Delivery - Upgrade from Cert II Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Gympie	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Hervey Bay	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Maryborough	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply

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Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Springfield	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Southport	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Alexandra Hills	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Loganlea	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
South Bank	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Caboolture	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	12 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with online content, tutorial support and mandatory attendance at Residential School plus 80 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Southport	04 Oct 2022	6 months	Full time with online content, tutorial support and mandatory attendance at Residential School plus 80 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Sunshine Coast Health Institute	11 Jul 2022	9 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Classroom	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	11 Jul 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville (Pimlico)	11 Jul 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
11 Jul 2022	15 months	Part time	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Mooloolaba	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Sunshine Coast Health Institute	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online Delivery - Upgrade from Cert II Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Gympie	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Hervey Bay	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Maryborough	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Springfield	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Southport	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Alexandra Hills	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Loganlea	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
South Bank	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Caboolture	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	12 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with online content, tutorial support and mandatory attendance at Residential School plus 80 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Southport	04 Oct 2022	6 months	Full time with online content, tutorial support and mandatory attendance at Residential School plus 80 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Sunshine Coast Health Institute	11 Jul 2022	9 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Classroom	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	11 Jul 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville (Pimlico)	11 Jul 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
11 Jul 2022	15 months	Part time	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Mooloolaba	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Sunshine Coast Health Institute	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online Delivery - Upgrade from Cert II Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Gympie	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Hervey Bay	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Maryborough	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Springfield	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Southport	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Alexandra Hills	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Loganlea	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
South Bank	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Caboolture	25 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	12 Jul 2022	6 months	Full time with online content, tutorial support and mandatory attendance at Residential School plus 80 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply
Southport	04 Oct 2022	6 months	Full time with online content, tutorial support and mandatory attendance at Residential School plus 80 hours of Vocational Placement	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $495 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Sunshine Coast Health Institute	11 Jul 2022	9 months	Full time with attendance on campus up to 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Classroom	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	11 Jul 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville (Pimlico)	11 Jul 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
11 Jul 2022	15 months	Part time	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $5,040 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Mooloolaba	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Sunshine Coast Health Institute	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online Delivery - Upgrade from Cert II Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Gympie	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Hervey Bay	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply
Maryborough	23 Jan 2023	4 terms	Part time. Online delivery - Upgrade from Certificate II in Health Support Services	Mixed mode	TAFE at School Full Fee: $515 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Springfield	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Southport	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more

You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements.

Choosing to study a TAFE at School course is a great way to get a vocational qualification while you’re still in high school. You also gain valuable credits towards your QCE, an apprenticeship, a diploma or university.
TAFE at School gives you a taste of what higher education is all about, makes you work-ready, and helps you build practical skills in an adult-learning environment. Successful completion of a TAFE at School qualification gives you direct entry into any of our diploma courses. Learn more

You must be a Year 10, 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.

Course placements are subject to availability.

QCE points: up to 8

Information is current at time of publishing, to confirm the QCE points for your course please speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor, or visit the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115)

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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

COURSE CODE: HLT33115

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Important Information

Read this before applying.

Selection criteria

Domestic students
If you have successfully completed HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services, you may be eligible for credit of units towards this course.

International Students

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or ISLPR 3 on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent) with Sound Achievement in Mathematics. Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.

Resources Required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You may also be required to purchase uniform items, including TAFE Queensland branded items. These details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation. The purchase of these uniform items may incur additional costs of approximately $40.00.

You may also be required to cover travel and/or accommodation costs associated with placement.

Placement

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
While TAFE Queensland will make every effort to minimise disruption to study, the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and subsequent restriction of access to some health care facilities during this time, may cause delays with vocational placement and completion of this course.

Students are advised that they will need to evidence maintenance of full COVID-19 vaccination to attend the mandatory vocational placement assessment components of this course.
The vaccines received must be approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in Australia or endorsed by the WHO-COVAX if vaccinated overseas. Please see the following link for the accepted vaccines.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
This course now requires you to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check to be eligible to attend the vocational placement assessment component of your studies.

You are to apply for this NDIS Worker Screening Check once enrolled as TAFE Queensland will need to verify your application as a student.

If you are not currently employed or volunteering in the industry, during your course you will be required to complete vocational placement. This is important so you can start practicing your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. TAFE Queensland may be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.

Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 80 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification. Student details are provided to Health Care and Community Service organisations for the purposes of vocational placement and therefore it is a condition of enrolment that you consent to the release of your information accordingly.

You will need to apply for a Blue Card (working with children check) for placement. If you are unable to obtain a Blue Card, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Vocational Placement Coordinator for further information.

Before being allocated your placement, you must have:

A current Australian First Aid Certificate (may be included in your course, if not, an additional cost of approximately $140 may be incurred)
A current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Evidence of commencement of Hepatitis B Vaccination or blood tests that demonstrate immunity.
Australian Federal Police Certificate - approximately $45
Blue Card (Working with Children check)
Influenza Vaccination: Annual vaccination
Full COVID-19 Vaccination – evidence of vaccinations of a type approved by Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia, or endorsed by the World Health Organisation.

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

Need to know

For all students who are undertaking courses that include Vocational Placements in a high risk workplace, Queensland Health has directed that students must declare your COVID-19 Vaccination status and evidence to either TAFE Queensland or the placement provider.

This may require you providing us or the placement provider information on:

Your vaccinate status
Last date of vaccination
Evidence of vaccine status

Where this information will be collected as part of your application and / or enrolment process. Any data collected will be managed under the TAFE Queensland Privacy Policy.

This requirement is in place for all students in affected courses, including TAFE at School students.

Those students who have a medical contraindication may be unable to complete the vocational placement component of their course. This means you may not be able to meet all of the requirements of your course and may not be able to graduate or receive your qualification.

If you have any questions or concerns with this requirement, please contact our COVID hotline on 07 3307 4789.

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There is a high degree of physical requirement within this course (e.g. moving, showering and mobility assistance of clients).

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University Pathways.

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to Apply

Direct application

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Important Information

Read this before applying.

Selection criteria

Resources Required

Placement

Need to know

Assessment Methods

Pathways

University Pathways.

How to Apply

Direct application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related Courses

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Careers

Diploma of Nursing

Careers