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HLT33115 Cert III Health Services Assistance
VET Co-ordinators : Ian Cook, Erin Edgley
For this VET program, the school has partnered with RTO, Mayfield Education (3938)
Possible Career pathways
Food Services Assistant (Hospital)
General Hand (Hospital)
Ward Hand (Hospital)
With additional training and experience possible future career pathways may include work in the following areas/ sectors:
Registered Nurse
Paramedic
Aged Or Disability Carer
Dental Assistant
Therapy Aide
Massage Therapist
Counsellor
Occupational Health And Safety Officer
Dispensary Technician
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Occupational Therapist
Health Promotion Office
Study methods
Assessments
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. This course has engaging ways of learning and assessment which includes journal writing, case studies, group presentation, assignments, role play, online learning, self-paced learning packages, short answer, and multi-choice questions.
Work Placement
To complete full qualification students must complete the 40 hours of work placement. This will need to be organised by the school and supported by Mayfield Education.
HLT33115 Certificate Iii In Health Services Assistance
To obtain the full Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – HLT33115, students must satisfactorily complete a total of fifteen (15) units of competency. The course is made up of seven (7) core units and eight (8) elective units.
Unit 1 & 2 (year 1 units)
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBWOR301 – Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCCS020 – Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS002 – Assist with movement
CHCCCS012 – Prepare and maintain beds
CHCCS026 – Transport individuals
HLTHSS009 – Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
HLTHSS007 – Handle medical gasses safely
CHCDIV001 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
*UNIT 3 & 4 – YEAR 2 PROPOSED UNITS (SUBJECT TO VICTORIAN CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (VCCA) APPROVAL)
BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAAP001 – Recognised healthy body systems
HLTHPS001 – Take clinical measurements
Credit Towards
VPC: Each completed 90-hour block of VET equals one VPC credit.
VCE/VCE VM: Recognition of two VCE VET units at Unit 1&2 level, a scored VCE VET Unit 3-4 sequence and an additional non-scored VCE VET Unit 3-4 sequence.
Upon satisfactory completion of all units of this course, a student may attain a national qualification
Note: Students are strongly advised against undertaking the scored Unit 3-4 sequence without first completing Units 1&2 because Unit 3-4 sequences are not designed for standalone study
Equipment and dress requirements
Students are required to bring a laptop to each class to complete and access work on the online learning platform
Neat casual (no singlets/cropped tops, no rips in pants) or your school uniform can be worn.
Closed-toe shoes must be worn to adhere to work safety requirements.
