Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Set yourself up for a career in the health industry, providing support to professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists

Course code

HLT33015

On campus

Frankston, Berwick

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 6 months.

Start dates

28 Jan (Berwick only) and 13 July (Frankston only)

• Read more about this course

  Experienced and passionate teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which focuses on preparing you for further study in your area of interest.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to entry level employment in the allied health field.
  
  The course can be completed full time over six months.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately.
  CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  CHCCCS002	Assist with movement.
  CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems.
  HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
  HLTAHA001	Assist with an allied health program
  HLTAID003	Provide first aid
  HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
  CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance	Diploma Of Nursing	Certificate IV In Ageing Support
  Possible job outcome	allied health assistant occupational therapy assistant therapy assistant	enrolled nurse	personal caregiver/ worker care supervisor residential care worker community program coordinator

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  No formal requirements, Valid Working with Children Check (volunteer) and a clear national police check are compulsory requirements for practical placement. Students will be unable to complete full course requirements without completing placement.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$466.40	$2332.00	$6863.50
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$165.00	$165.00	$165.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$756.40	$2747.00	$7278.50
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$290.00	$415.00	N/A

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.