Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
Packaging Rules
You need to complete a total of 15 Units of Competency as follows:
- 7 core units
- 8 elective units
Work Placement Requirements:
This qualification has a theory and a practical component which must both be completed satisfactorily before a student can be declared overall competent. Applicants of this qualification are required to complete 80 hours of supervised practical placement in a health care facility.
Our RTO placement officer supports all students placement, students are welcome to organise their own placement should they choose to.
Requirements prior to work placement for Guidestar Training & Professional Services
- Completed theory work for all units of competency
- Police Clearance (no more than a year old)
- A current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)
- A valid Working with Children Check
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available to all students applying for this qualification. Recognition of prior learning is the recognition of your current skills and knowledge acquired through prior learning from other training, work or life experience.
RPL assessment helps you get qualification you deserve without having to duplicate learning. HSA course Melbourne. Ask our friendly staff about our RPL process.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) is a highly valuable and rewarding course for people who see themselves taking on a role in the patient care industry. As a health services Assistant, you will be required to assist nursing staff in delivery of Services and job titles may include:
- Nursing assistant
- Environmental services assistant
- Cleaning and General Ward duties
- Ward assistant
- Clinical Cleaning
- Assist with Transporting Patients
- Stock control
- Nursing support worker
- Orderly and Patient Services Assistant
- Patient support assistant
- Food services assistant
- Ward Support
Certificate HSA Course Victoria OUR COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Satisfactorily complete Guidestar Pre-Training Review Process which includes language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN)
- Be over 18 at the time of course commencement.
CORE UNITS & ELECTIVE UNITS FOR THIS QUALIFICATION
Core Units
7
1. CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
2. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
3. HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
4. HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
5. HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
6. BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
7. BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
Elective Units
1. CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
2. CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
3. CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach
4. CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
5. CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
6. HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
7. CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service
8. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Course Duration & Study Options
This course is designed to be completed over a period of 52 weeks.
We have day, Evening and Weekend classes.
ASSESSMENT ARRANGEMENTS:
Both formative and summative assessment methods are used to monitor learner progress and assess competence.
Formative assessment is used throughout the course to assess learner progress and the effectiveness of delivery. Formal and informal knowledge checks are built into all units.
Guidestar Training ensures that the principles of assessment which are validity, reliability, flexibility and fairness are strictly adhered to by our Trainer/Assessors. Similarly, our Trainers/Assessors uphold the rules of evidence, validity, sufficiency, currency and authenticity in all our training and assessments.
GOVERNMENT FUNDING & FEES:
The SKILLS FIRST is making vocational education and training more accessible to eligible people in Victoria.
Funding for HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is available to people who meet the eligibility criteria.
Contact us to find out your eligibility today
The details in relation to fees can be found in our Tuition Fees Statement which can be found by visiting the Tuition Fees Statement link under “Students” in the main menu of this website.
Email: admin@guidestartraining.com.au
Ph: (03) 93564646