Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Qualification
National Code:
HLT32507
State Code:
D048
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0699 - Other Health
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Approved Date
03/12/2007
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
475
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.

This qualification has been structured with elective groups for specific work functions in operating theatre support and assisting in nursing work in acute care. In addition the qualification supports multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles may include:
Assistant in nursing
Orderly
Nursing assistant
Operating theatre technician
Nursing support worker
Theatre support
Patient service attendant
Ward assistant
Patient support assistant
Wardsperson
Patient care assistant
Ward support

Schedule
Packaging Rules
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- 6 core units
- 9 elective units

A wide range of electives is available and can be packaged to provide either:
- a generic qualification that covers a range of work functions, or
- a targeted qualification as required for specific work roles

Elective units may be selected from:
- Group A electives which are required for operating theatre technician work
- Group B electives which are recommended for assisting in nursing work in acute care
- Group C electives which are required for a more ‘generic’ qualification to address all other relevant work functions
- Group D electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages

Elective units may be selected from:
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8280 HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health 40 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D0712 BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
D0835 BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
D8380 HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes 20 Unit of competency
D5761 HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context 20 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

Six (6) units to be completd
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
A5727 HLTAIN301B Assist nursing team in an acute care environment 80 Unit of competency
D5839 HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement 20 Unit of competency
D5834 HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service 30 Unit of competency
D5728 HLTAIN302B Provide support in an acute care environment 25 Unit of competency
D5840 HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour 15 Unit of competency
D5836 HLTCSD208C Transport clients 10 Unit of competency
3. Other Elective Units

Three (3) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8247 HLTFA301C Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D5835 HLTCSD203C Prepare and maintain beds 10 Unit of competency
D5838 HLTCSD304C Support the care of clients 75 Unit of competency
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification taken from the Health Training Package HLT07 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST).

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching & Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education & Training on 22 October 2007.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07190) HEALTH SERVICE ASSISTANCE (LEVEL 3) Traineeship