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HLT33021 VETDSS - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Duration

2 Years ½ Day/Week

Location

Geelong CityWerribee

Placement

Mandatory

Scored

Yes

Outcome

Partial completion

Entry requirements

  • Attending a secondary school
  • Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9

You will learn

  • Apply effective infection control practices
  • Workplace health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment
  • Develop effective communication techniques to interact with clients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
  • To interpret and apply medical terminology accurately
  • Explore the systems and functions of the human body to better understand healthcare practices

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:

  • Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
  • ATAR contribution: if you undertake scored assessment, the study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment
  • A Statement of Attainment for the partial completion of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Dress code and course materials

  • Clothing suitable for program activities, closed in shoes - school uniform

Assessment is based on

  • ​​​Questioning ​
  • Observations and practical demonstrations 
  • ​​​Portfolio (work samples)
  • Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
  • Workplace evidence

Further study options

  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage

How to apply

You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.

  1. View the application requirements to find out what documents you will need to complete your application or watch our how to apply video.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

Applications & attendance

IntakeApplicationsAttendanceClassesDuration 
2025 VET Full Year
Geelong City Campus Open: 6 Aug 2024
Close: 12 Mar 2025 Class DayDelivered Geelong City Campus
  Part-time: Delivered in VETDSS area only  Apply  
2025 VET Full Year
Werribee (area) Open: 6 Aug 2024
Close: 12 Mar 2025 Class DayDelivered The Gordon Werribee Campus
  Part-time: Delivered in VETDSS area only  Apply  
2025 VET Full Year
Geelong City Campus Open: 6 Aug 2024
Close: 12 Mar 2025 Class DayIntake Only for Gordon VCE Student
  Part-time: Delivered in VETDSS area only  Apply  

 

Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.

 

Units

Year 1 Core Units Code Hours
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control HLTINF006 35
Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005 30
Participate in workplace health and safety HLTWHS001 20
Work with diverse people CHCDIV001 40
Year 1 Elective Units Code Hours
Assist with movement CHCCCS002 25
Organise personal work priorities BSBPEF301 30
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern CHCCCS020 20
Year 2 Core Units Code Hours
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately BSBMED301 60
Year 2 Elective Units Code Hours
Recognise healthy body systems HLTAAP001 70
Take clinical measurements HLTHPS001 50

 

Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga

 

Date published: 10/09/2024 3:46:02 PM
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