Certificate III In Health Services Assistance

Certificate III In Health Services Assistance

Course Code
:
HLT33115
Department
:
Health CoE
Study Area(s)
:
JobTrainer, Free TAFE, Health Services
Campus
:
ESSENDON
Course Length
:
Full-time(23 weeks.)
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Start Date(s): January 28
2021
End Date(s): August
2021
Days and Time: Thursday and Friday 9 am - 4 pm

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Course Overview

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to now encompass a combination of online/Face-to-Face practical assessment. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, video conferencing (classroom simulation) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements – where safe and practical to implement. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course.

Our combination model allows you to continue to study in a safe, guided and fully supported manner with continued access to all learning, personal and wellbeing supports. 
  
You will be advised by your facilitator on a case by case basis in relation to practical and work placement assessments, as some flexibility will be required during this challenging time.

Practical Placement is a mandatory component of this course. Kangan Institute will make efforts to secure an appropriate placement. Due to the current environment and circumstances outside our control, placements may be delayed. This may then impact the completion dates for this course and deferment of graduation.

If you want to work in a health care environment, supporting other health care professionals, our Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) is a great foundation course for you.

A Health Services Assistant will use a range of technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professionals for the care and support of patients/clients and will be under direct supervision when dealing with patients/clients.

As a Health Service Assistant you will be required to assist nursing staff in delivery of services such as:
 

  • cleaning and general ward duties
  • washing, dressing, toileting, grooming and transporting patients
  • assist with the delivery of meals, bedmaking and stock control

You will also be required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours of mandatory work placement.

Before you can start your practical placement, you will need to provide the following compulsory requirements:

•       A valid Working with Children Check (Volunteer)

•       A satisfactory National Police Check – National Police checks are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using the student’s name and the Kangan Institute issued student email address, once studies in the program have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

•       An up to date immunisation/vaccination record as per course requirements

Once you have finished, you can also decide to continue your studies with any number of exciting courses, including the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43015)

Free TAFE and JobTrainer

You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. If you are aged 17-24 or looking for work, you may be eligible to study this course low-fee through JobTrainer. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as student services fees or materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself. To find out more, call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact us via our online enquiry form.

Click here for course modules

Core

Module CodeModule TitleNominal Hours
BSBMED301Interpret And Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately (BSBMED301)60
BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and development (BSBWOR301)30
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)30
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)40
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)70
HLTINF001Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)25
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)20

Elective

Module CodeModule TitleNominal Hours
BSBFLM312Contribute To Team Effectiveness (BSBFLM312)40
CHCCCS002Assist with movement (CHCCCS002)25
CHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of service (CHCCCS010)30
CHCCCS012Prepare and maintain beds (CHCCCS012)15
CHCCCS026Transport individuals (CHCCCS026)20
HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices (HLTFSE001)30
HLTFSE002Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services (HLTFSE002)30
HLTHSS003Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting (HLTHSS003)20

How will I be assessed?

Applicants are invited to register online. You will then be invited to sit a literacy and numeracy assessment.

Students need to be able to demonstrate:

  • Ability to be flexible and keen to take on any challenge
  • Ability to work well in a team/group environment
  • Respect for people rights
  • Willingness to take direction
  • Satisfactory literacy and numeracy results

Additional comments

Applicants wishing to apply for the next intake are required to submit their application online via the Kangan Institute website.

What will I study?

See units of competency.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

Click here to find out more about our Online Service Standards.

For information on disability support at Kangan Institute, click here.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

The fees listed below relate to 2021 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).

Table 1

Enrolment type
 
 
 
Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#
 
Concession
Indicative total tuition fee#
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Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#
 
Non-Apprentice
$1469.55
$295.85
$2963.35
Apprentice/Trainee
$1610.20
$320.10
$3783.00

Table 2

Average course
material fees*

$57.50

Average course
consumable fees*
$145.00

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as the Student Support Fee. 

2021 Student Services Fee (Table 3)


  Type of cohort:

Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours) Non eligible/FFS  full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours) Special cohort classes:
  • Concession card holders
  • Apprentices
  • Trainees
  • Work based students (100% off campus delivery)
  • Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)
 Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year
Domestic student services fees for 2021: $0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total $0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total $60 fixed fee None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full fee $/SCH
485 485 $3.03 $0.61 $6.11

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2021. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

For more information about our fees structure, click here.

What costs and other fees should I expect?

There may be an extra cost for reference books and specialised materials.

Can I apply?

Entry requirements:         

  • Satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills to undertake this course
  • 18 years or over at the time of placement                          

 

Where and how can I study?

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to now encompass a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, video conferencing (classroom simulation) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements – where safe and practical to implement. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course.

Our flexible model allows you to continue to study in a safe, guided and fully supported manner with continued access to all learning, personal and wellbeing supports. 
  
You will be advised by your facilitator on a case by case basis in relation to practical and work placement assessments, as some flexibility will be required during this challenging time.

Classes will be held at Essendon campus.

What employment opportunities will I have?

Graduates will find job opportunities in support services, food services, cleaning and patient transport and particularly in environmental services.

What skills will I have when I complete this course?

You will develop the skills and knowledge for work as a Health Services Assistant.

What qualifications will I receive?

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion you will be awarded the Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (HLT33115).

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

You can further your studies in other qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43015).

How do I apply?

To apply for this course you must click on the APPLY HERE button.

How will I be selected for this course?

Applicants are invited to register their application online. You will then be invited to sit a literacy and numeracy assessment.

Students need to be able to demonstrate:

  • Ability to be flexible and keen to take on any challenge
  • Ability to work well in a team/group environment
  • Respect for people rights
  • Willingness to take direction
  • Satisfactory literacy and numeracy results