HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance [Smart & Skilled]

Course Outline

This is a nationally recognised qualification that provides the knowledge and skills to provide assistance to health professional staff to deliver care for patients. This qualification equips workers with a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistants normally work under supervision of Health professionals. Health Services Assistants work under supervision and direction of Health Care professionals in a broad range of healthcare settings including but not limited to medical, surgical, mental health, paediatrics, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, oncology, operating theatres, rural and remote, emergency, ambulatory care and community health care settings. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Entry Requirements

There are no academic prerequisites for the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. But you need to have reasonable English Language, Literacy and Numeracy to successfully complete the course (LLN). In addition, a Police Clearance Certificate, Working with Children Check (WWC) and a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check(Disability Stream) is mandatory prior to your work placement. You must also undertake a Federal Police Check (AFP) or NSW Police check (no less than 3 years old).
Prospective students also have be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident or on a humanitarian visa and must be 15 Years or older and must live or work in NSW. Entry Requirements in detail can be found on smart and Skilled Student Handbook and Fee Administration Policy 2024-2025 on website under Smart and skilled section. Detailed information can also be obtained by clicking on the link below: Click here

Target Students

Students aspiring career as an AINs (Assistance in Nursing) in Hospitals and who wants to pursue further studies in Nursing at a Diploma or Bachelor’s level.

After successful completion of courses, NTA’s Graduates may find roles in Hospital or other Acute care settings in a wide range of roles.

Graduates may seek employment in the following jobs:

Assistant In Nursing
Patient Care assistant
Ward Support
Nursing support worker
Operation theatre assistant
Nursing Assistant
Patient service assistant
Ward assistant Orderly/Assistant
Theatre Support

Course Duration

The course duration is 26 weeks.

The weekly class schedule is as follows:

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must complete at least 120 hours of work Placement in an Acute or related services as detailed in the Assessment requirements of the Unit of Competency (UoC).

Course Location

“This course is delivered at the following location:
Suite 106-108, 3 Railway Parade Burwood. NSW 2134 ”

Course Delivery

Face to Face: Theoritical content and group discussions delivered in an interactive classroom setting
Simulation Training: Hands on practical skills developed in a controlled environment, ensuring NTA's students are confident in real world care delivery situations
Self paced learning: provides NTA's students the flexibility they need to complete the theoritical components and assessments at their own pace, however within the assigned timeframes.
Work placements: Provides NTA's students exposure to Aged Care and Disability settings, with focus on practical application of theoritical knowledge developed throughout the course in professional care settings.

Course Assessment

As this is a nationally recognised qualification, students will be required to successfully complete all units to meet the requirements. Each unit contains assessments which include:

Assessment method 1: Knowledge based tests
Assessment method 2: Projects and Case studies
Assessment method 3: Practical demonstration in a simulated environment.
Assessment method 4: Demonstration of clinical skills in workplace environment, assessed by NTA's facilitator

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Prospective students may have developed a number of skills in community care, through previous employment, life experience and/or formal studies. If this is the case, they are encouraged to enquire about Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) which may shorten their course. For example, Students holding a current First Aid Certificate from a recognised RTO, can receive credit towards for the Provide First Aid Unit.

Study Units and Qualification

Students will need to complete the following to meet the requirements of the qualification:

Unit Code	Unit Code Description
CORE
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
CHCCCS002	Assist with movement	✔
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern	✔
CHCCCS026	Transport individuals	✔
HLTAIN001	Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment	✔
HLTAIN002	Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment	✔
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	✔
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people	✔
CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia	✔

* Eligible for Credits

Educational Pathways

After achieving the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, students may receive credits for units towards Certificate IV qualifications of Allied Health or Diploma in Nursing.

Course Fees

Refer to Notification/Reporting of enrolment policy, Smart and Skilled Student Handbook and Fee Administration Policy 2024-2025 under Smart and Skilled policies on the website under Dmart and skilled. For entry requirements in detail and the amount of fees you might be paying is based on the circumstances (If you are eligible for concessions), Click here for more information.