HLT33115 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

This course will be delivered over 42 weeks with:

• 32 tuition weeks
• 5 work placement weeks
• 5 holiday weeks

Face-to-face: 32 weeks of 3 sessions per week, total 20 hours per week

Self-paced: 37 weeks of 9.87 hours per week

Work placement: 5 weeks

Upon successful completion, students may continue their studies through enrolment in:

• Diploma of Nursing qualification
• Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery, or
• Other related health qualifications in which they may obtain credit for subjects already completed in the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Alternatively, student may enter the workforce in roles such as:

• Orderly
• Ward assistant
• Patient support assistant
• Ward clerk
• Assistant in Nursing

15 units of competency are required for this qualification.

• 7 core units
• 8 elective units

This is course is delivered in the Wagga Wagga campus located at LVL 1, 222 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.

Wagga Wagga Campus

The campus is a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the qualification and training needs of the students. It offers a comfortable and stylish learning environment while ensuring a conducive space for academic growth. 

It features:

• Spacious training rooms equipped with chairs, tables, a data projector, and a whiteboard to facilitate interactive learning.
• A state-of-the-art simulation laboratory, modeled on a four-bed hospital room, providing students with a realistic hands-on training experience.
• Dedicated study areas, including a meeting room, dining room, kitchen, and a well-stocked study room/library, offering students a variety of spaces to focus and collaborate.
• Welcoming administrative spaces, including a reception area, waiting room, and college offices designed to provide accessible and friendly support.

You may take a look at our facility tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uej53P4wOyQ

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

• Written Knowledge Assessment
• Observation/Simulation
• Case Studies
• Projects
• Third Party Reports
• Work Placement Assessment

You’ve made an excellent choice! Now that you have decided to train or study at College of Nursing Education & Training Australia, the next step is to apply, and we are here to assist you every step of the way.

Before you apply, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have a USI, creating one is quick and easy. Simply visit usi.gov.au to create one. International students can apply for a USI once in Australia.

You can apply for this course by clicking the Apply Now button below. Should you require any assistance please contact our Student Advice team by calling 1300 006382 or email info@collegeorneta.nsw.edu.au

The course is delivered on campus, providing students with an immersive, hands-on learning experience.

Face-to-face: 32 weeks of 3 sessions a week, total 20 hours per week = Total 640 hours
Self-Paced: 37 weeks 9.87 hours per week = Total of 365 hours
Work Placements: 5 weeks = Total 200 hours

Total Number of Hours: 1205

The College of NETA offers two (2) intake dates per year. Please check the course summary for more information.

After completing this course candidate will gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

• A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate III level

• Explore the industry through 120 hours of work placement

• Using electronic workplace data and documentation

• Following workplace policies and procedures

• Caring for patients

• Conducting general body observations

• A pathway to further study