Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Overview

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is a great introduction to the healthcare and community services sector. You will learn the skills required for work in a hospital setting or a healthcare facility, and become qualified to work as a compassionate healthcare assistant. Whether you are a school leaver, or returning to study, the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will provide you with a pathway and possible credits into other courses in health and community services. Note: Although this training is at an introductory level in providing direct patient assistance, this provides a great building block for further study to build your career in this rewarding sector.

Where and When

Select a location to view course offerings and apply.

Duration

6 months

Requirements

• Physical requirements: It is a requirement for the course that students are fit for the role. This includes during participation of practical class sessions and manual workplace requirements. The physical demands can include standing for long periods of time, bending, supporting patients while moving, manual handling of equipment, lifting up to approx. 10kg, kneeling on the floor and pushing a wheelchair.
• Students should allow for approx. 10 hours per week outside of formal classes for directed study and assessment tasks.
• COVID-19 vaccination evidence may be asked for at health-related employment venues or at placement venues if you choose to continue with further studies in a health-related field. If you do not have evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, you may have limited employment opportunities in the health sector. Please speak with your Course Coordinator to discuss your options if necessary.

Assessment

The assessments will include the validation of underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different learner needs will be selected. Assessment strategies may include:

• Assignments
• Research projects
• Observations
• Self/peer assessment
• Written questions
• Simulation
• Oral presentations
• Case study
• Demonstrations
• Group discussion
• Interviews
• Log Book
• Work related projects.

Skills Developed

• Communicate and work in health or community services
• Work with diverse people
• Recognise healthy body systems
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• Participate in work health and safety
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• Organise personal work priorities and development
• Assist with movement
• Follow basic food safety practices
• Engage with health professionals and the health system
• Provide first aid
• Work with people with mental health issues
• Manage personal computer.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Compulsory Units

Selectable Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Materials

• Work books

Pathways

On successful completion of this course you may be interested in completing further study in the following areas. This may include other health and community services-related courses such as:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability specialisation)
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Certificate IV in Community Services
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
• Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Careers

This qualification may lead to a range of job opportunities in the health and community services sector, including the following:

• orderly
• wards person or ward assistant
• assistant in a community care setting
• domestic care worker
• environmental services attendant
• food services assistant.

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process

Click the Apply Now button in the list below for the time and location that interests you.