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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance


TAFE SA Intake 2012
Duration 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code HLT32507
TAFE SA Code XRA
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This course is currently available for 2 different student groups

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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
Load
Scheduled Student
Group
! Gilles Plains   How to apply On Campus PT Day Only Apprenticeships and Traineeships
! Mount Barker   How to apply On Campus PT Day Only Apprenticeships and Traineeships
  Port Adelaide 653316 Applications Closed On & Off Campus FT Evening Only Award
  Port Adelaide 653324 Applications Closed On & Off Campus PT Evening Only Award
! Port Pirie   How to apply On Campus PT Day Only Apprenticeships and Traineeships
  Salisbury 622308 Applications Closed On Campus PT Day Only Award
  Salisbury 622309 Applications Closed On Campus FT Day Only Award
! Whyalla   How to apply On Campus PT Day Only Apprenticeships and Traineeships
! duration is 12 months

Expected Employment Outcome Example

This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision. This course offers a pathway to a variety of health careers and courses.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
15 units: recognition of healthy body systems; basic medical terminology; work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers; comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work; participate in OHS; respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour; communicate and work effectively in health; contribute to effective workplace relationships; assist with client movement; transport clients; follow safe manual handling practices; maintain a high standard of client service; support the care of clients; prepare and maintain beds; and apply first aid. No clinical placement required.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT32507)

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Apprenticeships/Traineeships
Find out how to apply for Apprenticeships & Traineeships.

Fees

In July 2012 the South Australian Government will be introducing the Skills For All policy initiative. Skills For All may impact the eligibility and funding arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training in South Australia. As a direct result of this initiative, TAFE SA will reassess all student fees prior to Semester 2, 2012. This may result in some student fees decreasing whilst others may increase.

TAFE SA will advise students of new fees as soon as they are available. Information on Skills For All is available at http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online