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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

HLT33115
HealthCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
15Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
92Training providers
Jul 2023Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT33115, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 2 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Nurse’s AideOperating Theatre TechnicianOrderlyPatient support assistantWard AssistantWard Clerk
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for HLT33115 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 7 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBFLM312Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD002Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCCCS002Assist with movement
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS012Prepare and maintain beds
CHCCCS015Provide individualised support
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026Transport individuals
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIS007Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health system
CHCSET001Work with forced migrants
CHCSOH001Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CPPCLO4022AOrganise and monitor cleaning operations
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAHA025Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging
HLTAHA026Support the medical imaging professional
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAIN001Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTAMB014Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE002Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services
HLTFSE003Perform kitchenware washing
HLTFSE004Serve cafeteria customers
HLTFSE005Apply and monitor food safety requirements
HLTFSE006Prepare foods suitable for a range of client groups
HLTFSE007Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
HLTFSE008Conduct internal food safety audits
HLTFSE009Apply cook-freeze and reheating processes
HLTHSS003Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
HLTHSS004Handle and move equipment, goods and mail
HLTHSS007Handle medical gases safely
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTOHC004Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTSTE001Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
HLTTHE001Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
HLTTHE002Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
HLTTHE003Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
SITXFSA202Transport and store food
SITXFSA401Develop and implement a food safety program
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the HLT33115 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

92 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AADA CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
ABM Further EducationBased in NSW · Registered since 2020→
ACCESS COACHINGBased in WA · Registered since 1996→
AICE Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2011→
ALL HEALTH TRAININGBased in VIC · Registered since 2008→
AMA CollegeBased in WA · Registered since 1998→
ANTRICK EDUCATIONBased in VIC · Registered since 2016→
ASHLEY INSTITUTE OF TRAININGBased in QLD · Registered since 1999→
Aspire Training and DevelopmentBased in NSW · Registered since 2012→
Aurora Training InstituteBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Auscare Training OrganisationBased in WA · Registered since 2014→
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF DISABILITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICESBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
Australian Community and Management College Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGYBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Australian Nursing and Training ServicesBased in NSW · Registered since 2015→
Australian Salesmasters Training CoBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
Axial International CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Axiom CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Batchelor InstituteBased in NT · Registered since 1999→
Bedford CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2000→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
Capital Careers Pty LtdBased in ACT · Registered since 1997→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.