CERTIFICATE III HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANCECOURSE CODE HLT33115

INTAKE Semester 1

RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGEAchieved a passing grade in Mathematics, English and PLP at Year 10 level.

ANTICIPATED DURATION12 months

INDICATIVE COSTINGTAFE SA $1100 or Concession $500A payment plan can be negotiated with TAFE SA to cover the costs of this course.

EJEHS VET Uniform $35 (pre-payment is required)

SACE ATTAINMENT60 Credits at SACE Stage 2.

ASSESSMENT TYPECompetency-based assessment is applied to a range of assessment tasks according to the units being assessed. There are both theoretical and practical tasks.

LOCATIONTAFE SA Whyalla campus and EJEHS.

DELIVERY MODEOnline learning, weekly contact and face to face; block weeks with TAFE SA and EJEHS.SUBJECT DESCRIPTORStudents are provided with an excellent foundation for studies in Allied Health, Aged Care, Disability and the Diploma of Nursing (enrolled Division 2 Nursing), and includes a number of electives from these qualifications. This course meets the minimum entry requirements for the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) HLT51612.

CURRICULUM CONSIDERATIONS Students selecting t his course are required to meet the following criteria;

• Undertake the EJEHS VET application and selection process

• Prepared to complete minimum of 80 hours work placementthrough the duration of the course

VET learning for EJEHS students can be used to support the Career Pathways Program.

For regional students; in addition to the VET course, students may also be enrolled into Stage 2 Workplace Practices. www.ejehs.sa.edu.au

CERTIFICATE III IN HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANCE HLT33115NATIONAL CODE UNIT NAME NOMINAL HOURS

BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 60

HLTAAP001 Recognise health body systems 70

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 30

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 40

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 25

BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30

HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices 30

CHCCCS002 Assist with movement 25

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25

CHCCCs026 Transport individuals 20

CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support 30

CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service 30

HLTAID001 Provide first aid 18

CHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds 15

Total hours 478

CERTIFICATE III HEALTH SERVICE ASSISTANCE

RESPECT - RESPONSIBILITY - RESILIENCE

Grundel Street, Whyalla Norrie SA 5608PO Box 2245 Whyalla Norrie SA 5608P (08) 8645 7677 F (08) 8645 0677E dl.1030.info@schools.sa.edu.au

www.ejehs.sa.edu.au

CRICOS Provider number: 00018A - TAFE SA RTO Code: 41026