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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance


 National Code: HLT33115
 TAFE SA Code: TP00868


Description

Students will gain the skills to provide safe, high-quality care to clients, under supervision in a range of settings, including hospitals and aged care facilities. This course provides an excellent foundation for studies in allied health, aged care, disability and nursing. Further study pathways include: Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing/Disability (CHC33021), Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43021), Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121).

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Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

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Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    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.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115)
    This course covers communication, working with diverse people, healthy body systems, infection prevention and control, workplace safety, medical terminology and organisation. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 7 core units and 8 elective units plus at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency must be completed.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 35
    Communicate and work in health or community services 30
    Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 60
    Organise personal work priorities and development 30
    Participate in workplace health and safety 20
    Recognise healthy body systems 70
    Work with diverse people 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Assist with movement 25
    Follow basic food safety practices 30
    Maintain a high standard of service 30
    Manage personal stressors in the work environment 25
    Prepare and maintain beds 15
    Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4
    Provide First Aid 18
    Transport individuals 20
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TAFE South Australia International

Level 1, 120 Currie Street
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

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