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Please note that the information shown below is for an obsolete version of the course. Please select the 'Next Version' button to view more relevant dataHLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Course Details
Course Summary
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. The role of a Health Services Assistant would involve direct client contact under supervision by a Health Professional. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must undertake work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course however all students are required to collect and complete mandatory checks as per CQUniversity policy in preparation for the compulsory vocational placement. Please make yourself familiar with the Compulsory Pre-Placement Requirements.
These Mandatory Vocational Placement Requirements ensure patient and student safety. Also refer to the Clinical Placement Guidelines and Mandatory Checks Requirements for Vocational Placement requirements.
Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrollment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Vocational Placement is a compulsory part of this course, please refer to the Vocational Placement Guidelines for more details and requirements. Students must meet mandatory requirements as per CQUniversity policy prior to placement. Any enquiries should be directed to the WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Team via email to nursingclinical@cqu.edu.au or call (07) 4930 9124. See Link for further details: Compulsory Pre-Placement Requirements.
Students studying this course will need to attend two (2), compulsory two (2) day practical skills workshop. Students will be required to have completed this workshop prior to attending a practical work placement. Workshops details will be provided by your teacher and students should confirm workshop dates and attendance prior to booking travel and accommodation.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Possible employment options may include: acute care assistance, assistant in nursing, nursing assistant, nursing support worker, patient service attendant, patient support assistant, patient care assistant, ward assistant.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 7 core units
- Complete 8 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Please select a course structure from the options below:
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- RPL/RCC/Credit
- Mixed Mode
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| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Elective
Student must attend two (2) Residentials schools as scheduled by CQU to prepare for vocational placements. The residential schools are facilitated over two (2) days and offered across several CQU campuses including: Students can either choose HLTAID003 or HLTAID0011 as a credit transfer unit - not both |
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| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 1 | HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| 2 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 2 | CHCCCS026 - Transport individuals |
| 3 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
| 3 | CHCCCS012 - Prepare and maintain beds |
| 4 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 4 | CHCCCS010 - Maintain a high standard of service |
| 5 | CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised support |
| 5 | CHCCCS002 - Assist with movement |
| 6 | HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems |
| 6 | BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| 7 | BSBWOR301 - Organise personal work priorities and development |
| 7 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 8 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| 8 | HLTAID003 - Provide first aid |
The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
Standard Course Structure
12 months full-time
- Mixed Mode
- RPL/RCC/Credit
| Core | ||||
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| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Elective
Student must attend two (2) Residentials schools as scheduled by CQU to prepare for vocational placements. The residential schools are facilitated over two (2) days and offered across several CQU campuses including: Students can either choose HLTAID003 or HLTAID0011 as a credit transfer unit - not both |
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| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 1 | HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| 2 | CHCCCS012 - Prepare and maintain beds |
| 2 | CHCCCS026 - Transport individuals |
| 2 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
| 3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 3 | CHCCCS010 - Maintain a high standard of service |
| 3 | CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised support |
| 3 | CHCCCS002 - Assist with movement |
| 4 | BSBWOR301 - Organise personal work priorities and development |
| 4 | HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems |
| 4 | BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| 4 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 5 | HLTAID003 - Provide first aid |
| 5 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
Course Assessment Information
RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
| Assessment Types |
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| Third Party Verification |
| RPL |
| Other |
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.
Residential Schools/Workshops
Standard Course Structure
This course includes compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops. Select your preferred location for further details.
Mixed Mode
HLT33115 Health Services Assistance
| Location | Mixed Mode, As per online timetable |
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| Start Date | To Be Advised |
| End Date | To Be Advised |
| Start Time | 8:30 AM |
| End Time | 3:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Domestic 2019 Availabilities
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There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Standard Course Structure
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2020 Availabilities
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There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Standard Course Structure
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time
April: Full Time
June: Full Time
September: Full Time
Domestic 2021 Availabilities
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There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Standard Course Structure
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time
July: Full Time
September: Full Time
November: Full Time
Domestic 2022 Availabilities
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Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time
Standard Course Structure
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time
April: Full Time
June: Full Time
September: Full Time
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
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Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
January: Part Time
February: Part Time
Standard Course Structure
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
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Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
January: Part Time
February: Part Time
Standard Course Structure
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
The availabilities shown above are for the current and future years. To view any historic availabilities please press "Show Historic Availabilities" below:
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Timetable Information
Please access your timetable via the link here. Click on your chosen Course Timetable, then locate the tab of the Campus you are enrolled in to view your timetable.
Residential School Information
As this course is delivered through a blended delivery method (Mixed Mode), students will be required to undertake one (1) x two (2) day residential school block as scheduled by CQUniversity* to prepare for vocational placements.
Residential classes will be held from 8am to 4pm on Mondays to Thursdays. *Residential school dates will be provided by your teacher in accordance with your commencement intake and course progression. Students are advised to confirm dates with their teacher prior to arranging travel and personal arrangements.
Mandatory Check Requirements
As per the CQU Immunisation Policy and for patient and student safety, students are required to meet Mandatory Check Requirements prior to completing their Vocational Placement.
Please click here for full details of your requirements.
Please see mandatory check cut off dates here. You will not be eligible to proceed to placement if you fail to meet the deadline.
Any enquiries regarding Mandatory Checks should be directed to the WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Team via email to: WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au or call (07) 4930 9124.
Vocational Placement
Students are required to:
- Meet Mandatory Check Requirements as per the CQU Immunisation Policy and for patient and student safety.
- Complete a mandatory work placement of at least 40 hours of direct support work in at least one aged care, home and community, disability or community service organisation, and
- Meet the assessment conditions per unit of competency, which includes work placement and/or simulated assessment. Depending upon the capacity of the health care providers/facilities in the student’s geographical area, students may be expected to travel to an alternative location to complete their prescribed work placement. Students will only be offered one placement per student, per course, per term.
Any enquiries regarding Vocational Placement should be directed to the WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Team via email to WILNMSS@cqu.edu.au or call (07) 4930 9124.
Resource and Computing Requirements
It is a requirement that you have access to internet connection to access online resources which would include email, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams and Moodle.
It is strongly recommended that you have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online resources that would include but are not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.
All submissions of assessment must be uploaded electronically to the VET Moodle platform.