At a glance
This partial qualification will give you the essential, entry-level skills you need to work in a range of health care settings.
COURSE OUTCOME
Statement of Attainment of selected units
Course overview
Develop the essential, entry-level skills you need to work in health support. This skill set will prepare you to get started in the growing healthcare industry.
In this introductory course you'll learn how to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, participate in safe work practices, and work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. You'll also discover how to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks.
Successful completion of this skill set will prepare you to seek work in a range of health support, community services, and direct client care contexts.
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 >
In response to COVID-19 the Queensland Government has committed $500 million to assist workers who lose their job or income with retraining, job-matching and other help to transition into jobs in key industries. As part of this package, a number of skill sets and micro-credentials can be accessed for free. Eligibility criteria applies.
Units
The successful achievement of this partial qualification requires you to complete all units listed below.
Ways to study
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
What you need to know about studying online
Intake
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.
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.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
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.
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.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
The cost of this skill set is covered by the Queensland Government. However, eligibility criteria applies. For you to be eligible, you need to be:
- a Queensland resident; aged 15 years or over who is no longer at school; is an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, and
- a job seeker, and can provide evidence of access or intent to access the Australian Government’s JobSeeker payment, or a copy of an Australian Government-issued concession card or evidence that I have applied for an Australian Government-issued concession card or
- a worker who has been negatively impacted by COVID-19, experiencing circumstances such as one or more of, but not limited to the following; displacement, loss of income, reduced hours of employment, stand-down or other such circumstance, and if asked, could provide evidence of this.
Placement
Students will also be required to complete a minimum of one day in industry and have a third party report completed in order to meet the workplace assessment requirements
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.
You must wear neat comfortable clothing with enclosed shoes for the practical sessions.
Need to know
During this course you will be required to complete two 3 hour practical face-to-face workshop. Workshops will be scheduled in the TAFE Queensland region closest to you.
You will also be required to complete a minimum of one day in industry where you will be required to complete a third party report completed in order to meet the workplace assessment requirements.
This program will require on average 4 hours per week of self-directed learning to meet the study and assessment requirements.
Pathway opportunities
This skill set offers multiple credits to the following health qualifications:
4 credits
- HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology (Collection)
- HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration
- HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology (Assistance)
3 credits
- HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
2 credits
- HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health
- HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
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.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
How to apply
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. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
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.
Learn more about university pathways 