Certificate III In Health Services Assistance

Start training for a rewarding career in the health sector while completing your secondary school studies

This scored VCE VET qualification covers a wide range of areas within the health industry and is designed to provide students with the
skills and knowledge required to work in an entry-level role within a range of fields, depending on the electives and focus of the program undertaken.

Students will be trained by industry professionals who have many years’ experience working in these sectors and will learn in our specialised training facilities and simulation laboratories.

Students must have a Year 10 in English & Maths
This is a scored VCE VET program.

Not a secondary student? Explore our Health courses on offer at Chisholm.

Course code: HLT33115
Delivery location: Berwick, Frankston
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Contribution to the VCE and VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
allied health assistant
health support services attendant

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026	Transport individuals
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCCCS012	Prepare and maintain beds
HLTHPS001	Take clinical measurements
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTHSS009	Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
CHCCCS002	Assist with movement
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Health Services Assistance	Certificate IV In Mental Health	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs	Diploma Of Mental Health
Possible job outcome	allied health assistant health support services attendant	mental health outreach worker community rehabilitation and support worker outreach officer	welfare coordinator psychosocial rehabilitation worker dual diagnosis practitioner mental health worker	community rehabilitation and support worker mental health support worker welfare support worker

Admission requirements

Year 10 level of maths and english preferred

Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.

How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email VETDSS@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
Pen and notebook.