Tuition FEE: $0* for eligible funded applicants
The student contribution fee is comparable to free TAFE
HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance provides a foundation to a range of factual, practical and technical knowledge and skills so you can provide assistance to health care professionals with patients/clients. This could include patient transport and movement, maintaining beds and infection prevention and control.
A monthly payment plan is available for this course!
Subject to availability.
Qualification
Certification III in Health Services Assistance (HLT3115)
Start Date
17 Aug 2023 (Intake 3)
Program Length
9 – 12 months
Campus
2-10 Camberwell Road
Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Australia
Study Mode
Classes 1 day a fortnight. Some online learning. Work placement.
Contact
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – HLT3115
Course Overview
This course will provide you with the technical and interpersonal skills to work under the supervision of professional health care personnel.
At Mayfield Education we offer three streams of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance:
- General
- Operating Theatre Technician
- Assisting in Nursing work in Acute Care
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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – HLT3115
Course Details
Entry Criteria
Students entering the course must meet the required entry criteria, educational standards and administrative requirements as per Mayfield Education’s Student Entry and Administration Policy and Procedure.
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or over.
- Attend a course information session at Mayfield Education.
- Attend and complete a pre course assessment including a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LNN) robot on site at Mayfield Education.
- Attend a pre training interview.
- Have basic computer skills and access to a personal computer device including internet to enable connectivity with learning resources.
- Have COVID 19 vaccination history.
- Be able to provide the below checks within the first 8 weeks of the course:
- A current and clear National Police Check.
- A current and clear Working with Children Check.
- Healthcare category A immunisation record including flu vaccination. These are listed on the Department website.
Training Program
To obtain the full Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – HLT33115, students must satisfactorily complete a total fifteen (15) units of competency. The course is made up of seven (7) core units and eight (8) elective units that are specific to the relevant stream chosen.
Core 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
Elective Units
Common Electives across all three streams:
CHCCS026 Transport Individuals
CHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTHSS009 Perform General Cleaning Tasks in a clinical setting
General Stream:
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service
HLTHSS012 Handle medical gasses safely
Operating Theatre Technician Stream:
HLTTHE001 Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
HLTTHE002 Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
HLTTHE003 Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
HLTHSS009 Perform General Cleaning Tasks in a clinical setting
Assisting in Nursing work in Acute Care Stream:
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
Intake/ Application Closing Dates
Intake 3 2023
- Commencement date: 17 Aug, 2023
Applications for enrolment close 2 weeks before orientation day.
Late applications will be considered for the next intake if received after the closing date.
Delivery
This course takes approximately nine to twelve months to complete.
This course includes both face to face and online learning, plus 80 hours of work placement.
Classes run 1 day a fortnight from 9.30am to 3.30pm at our Mayfield Education campus in Hawthorn.
Award
Graduates will receive a nationally recognised certificate and transcript of results showing completion of the full Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115 qualification indicating the relevant stream completed.
If the full course is not completed, a Statement of Attainment will be issued for any units where competency has been attained.
Fees
Government funded* applicant
Tuition Fee: $0*
(Government funding: Skills First subsidy *$10.25/hour)
Student Contribution Estimate Fee: $829
(Includes: Course Material Fees: $250, Course Retained Items: $399, Student Service Fee: $75, Course Education Levy: $105)
Initial Course Deposit via electronic Transfer: $250
Monthly Direct Debit Instalment Payment Plan: Available
Complete direct debit form
Full Fee applicant
Tuition Fee: $5,854
Student Total Course Estimate: $6,583
(Inclusions: Course Material Fees: $150, Course Retained Items: $399, Student Service Fee: $75, Course Education Levy: $105)
Initial Course Deposit via electronic Transfer: $500
Monthly Direct Debit Instalment Payment Plan: Available
Complete direct debit form
Disclaimers
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are indicative, may subject to change of government policy and this may occur during the course.
Fee instalment plan is available.
* Government funding eligibility criteria applied.