Are you currently attending secondary school and looking to work in the community services or health field? Then this course is for you. You will learn about infection control, work health and safety, communication, medical terminology, and the human body. You will then have the skills you need to work in this sector, where you will be supervised by a qualified Allied Health professional. When you complete the course, you may gain credit towards your VCE or VCAL.
If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.
Important Information:
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Duration & Structure |
Work placement is required in this course. At the Gordon students in Year 1 must complete 40 hours of SWL - placement. This SWL- placement is optional in year 2, depending on the requirement of the student to use this study to contribute to their VCE results. |
Location |
* You may be required to travel outside of your usual training location to attend placement. This may include other regional areas or suburbs of Melbourne. Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the student. |
Organised by |
The Gordon negotiates the practical/industry placements. |
Additional requirements |
Students MUST; |
Additional Information |
*Placement is not paid work and student will not receive payment for undertaking practical placement. |
VETDSS: PT - one afternoon per week | Wednesday | 1.30pm - 4.30pm
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Core Units | Code | Hours |
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Assist with movement | CHCCCS002 | 25 |
Organise personal work priorities | BSBPEF301 | 30 |
Recognise healthy body systems | HLTAAP001 | 70 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | CHCCCS020 | 20 |
Take clinical measurements | HLTHPS001 | 50 |
Elective Units | Code | Hours |
Assist with movement | CHCCCS002 | 25 |
Organise personal work priorities | BSBPEF301 | 30 |
Recognise healthy body systems | HLTAAP001 | 70 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | CHCCCS020 | 20 |
Take clinical measurements | HLTHPS001 | 50 |
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.
Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
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Concession Tuition | AUD $0.36 | per hour | 380 | AUD $137.00 | AUD $6,038.00 |
Standard Tuition | AUD $1.80 | per hour | 380 | AUD $684.00 | AUD $6,038.00 |
Full Fee Tuition | AUD $13.97 | per hour | 380 | AUD $5,309.00 |
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Education Levy | AUD $57.00 | Charged at enrolment |
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.