INTERNATIONAL

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

CRICOS Code: 107183K
National Code: HLT33115

2022

Description

Gain the skills to provide safe, high-quality care to clients, under supervision. You could work 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.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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26 weeks

20 weeks

Patient Care Assistant

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Adelaide City

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

20 hours per week

January, July

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 10 or overseas equivalent.

Work Placement Duration: 80 hours

The Work Placement will occur in the last 2-3 weeks of the semester and will be across a range of clinical settings including, but not limited to, residential aged care, primary health and acute medical and surgical areas. Prior to placement students will be required to have a National Police Clearance and clearances for working with children, disability, aged and vulnerable persons. Students will also need to have up to seven vaccinations, including COVID-19, prior to commencing their placement.

Course Notes

Graduates from this Certificate III will receive 6 units of credit into the Diploma of Nursing. Details will be outlined in the Letter of Offer and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Fees

Total course cost

AUD $8500

Incidental Fees^*

AUD $1000^*

Total Fees

AUD $9500

* International students will be required to pay for their own screenings, checks, vaccinations, site uniforms and shoes at approximately $A800-$A1000. For studies on campus students will need to purchase a TAFE SA T-shirt at a cost of $A30 each

Note: TAFE SA course fees are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. As such, the course fees for 2022 have increased and are published on this site. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

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

Nursing assistant, nursing support worker, patient service attendant, patient support assistant, patient care assistant, orderly, theatre support, ward assistant, wardsperson, ward support.

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.

81%*
of TAFE SA graduates find jobs or continue studying.

89%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

* 2020 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	Subject Code	National Code
Communicate and work in health or community services	30	CABES	CHCCOM005
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures	25	HAALD	HLTINF001
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately	60	FACCR	BSBMED301
Organise personal work priorities and development	30	FABPB	BSBWOR301
Participate in workplace health and safety	20	AAFHR	HLTWHS001
Recognise healthy body systems	70	HAALH	HLTAAP001
Work with diverse people	40	CABDM	CHCDIV001

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Assist with movement	25	CABLZ	CHCCCS002
Facilitate the empowerment of older people	50	CABGX	CHCAGE001
Follow basic food safety practices	30	HAAPX	HLTFSE001
Maintain a high standard of service	30	CABMA	CHCCCS010
Manage personal stressors in the work environment	25	HAAMN	HLTWHS006
Prepare and maintain beds	15	CABMB	CHCCCS012
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety	25	CABDN	CHCDIV002
Provide first aid	18	HABCP	HLTAID011
Provide support to people living with dementia	65	CABHY	CHCAGE005
Transport individuals	20	CABMC	CHCCCS026

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.