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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (VIC Only) HLT33115

Study Method
Blended, Virtual
Provider
TMG College Australia
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course Overview

This Program will teach you how to effectively assist Healthcare professionals in health or community services settings. Invest in your future developing the key skills and knowledge to apply medical terminology, safe work practices, infection control, client services and duty of care.

Upon successful completion, you will have developed the skills and knowledge to work in Aged Care Facilities, Hospitals, Clinics, Private Medical Practices, and Home and Community Care Services.

With our flexible learning approach, we blend both practical and theoretical elements.

As part of this course, you will also be required to undertake work placement in the Health and Community Care Industry.

Who's It For?

Over the course of this qualification we offer:

  • Convenient and flexible learning
  • Support and guidance
  • Online collaboration

Campus Locations

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Orderly
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Operating Theatre Technician
  • Nursing Support Worker
  • Patient Support Assistant
  • Theatre Support
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Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Melbourne
      • Box Hill
      • Melbourne CBD
      • Werribee

Duration and Study Load

Traineeship:  Estimated duration 104 Weeks

Non-Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 Weeks

School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 Weeks

Intensive Course Delivery Options available too.

Delivery

Face to Face Training
In-person Classroom-Based training delivered at TMG College Australia sites. Face to Face delivery includes both theory and practical activities which are supported by structured Work Placement.

Structured Work Placement
As part of this course, students will also be required to undertake a minimum of 80 hours Work Placement in the Health and Community Care Industry- which may include Allied Health Facilities, Hospitals and Community Environments such as Aged Care Facilities.

Offsite Training
TMG College Australia can deliver training and undertake assessments using facilities at a Students Workplace, or in a mobile manner (e.g. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course).

Mixed Mode Training
A combination of various delivery modes. Also known as “Mixed Delivery” or “Blended Learning”. This includes Virtual, Face to Face and Workplace Based.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this Program however Students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy Assessment.

These will assist with determining suitability and relevance into course entry and identification of any support needs.

The ability to obtain a Police Check – Police Check required for Industry Work Placement.

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Course Features

Over the course of this program we offer:

  • Convenient and flexible learning
  • Support and guidance
  • Online collaboration

Work Placement

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 80 hours work placement in a regulated environment.

Students must have the current National Police Check and Working With Children Check prior to the commencement of their work placement.

Recognition of Prior Learning

We provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where student work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL result is subject to the quality and amount of the evidence submitted by the Student to TMG.

Assessment

Assessment methods may include:

  • Underpinning knowledge questioning
  • Simulated workplace activities / Case studies
  • Work placement observation
  • As part of this course, students will also be required to gain a minimum of 80 hours of work experience in a regulated health services environment. Students must have a Police Check prior to the commencement of their work placement.

Credit Transfer

We provide Credit Transfer with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification, if the CT request is equivalent in content and learning outcomes with TMG’s matched qualifications.

Subjects

The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance requires 15 units of competency.

Core Units:

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:

CHCAGE005 – Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS012 – Prepare and maintain beds
HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
CHCCCS002 – Assist with movement
BSBFLM312 – Contribute to team effectiveness
CHCCCS026 – Transport individuals
HLTHSS003 – Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.

All other electives available on request

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Payment Options

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TMG College Australia encourages individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this training.

Skills First Eligibility

  1. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen.
  2. You must not have completed the same AQF level qualification or higher than the course you wish to enrol in, unless under 20 years of age on 1 January this year.
  3. You must not have commenced or be scheduled to commence more than two Victorian Government-subsidised courses this year; and
  4. You must not be currently enrolled in two or more Victorian Government-subsidised courses.

Traineeship incentives may be applicable on full time/ part-time basis, subject to eligibility. Enrolment fees apply.

This is a JobTrainer Funded Course. A person can participate under JobTrainer if they are:

  • 17 to 24 years old when the course starts; or
  • a job seeker of any age; and
  • have not commenced a full qualification under JobTrainer before
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About TMG College Australia

We understand how important it is to not only choose the right qualification for you, but also the right Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to enhance your learning experience.

For over 15 years, we have established ourselves as one of Australia’s leading Registered Training Organisations by building trusted relationships with Students and offering career-boosting courses, dedicated Trainers, a strong Student support network and a great culture.

Our 60+ qualifications reflect current work practices, industry workplace expectations and offer flexible delivery modes to ensure you are job-ready after graduating. We have everything you need to enhance your study and career opportunities for the future.

 TMG College Australia is a business name of The Malka Group P/L which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21694).