HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

This qualification reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision. Accordingly, this course has been structured to meet industry needs and standards through comprehensive consultation with industry professionals. This includes direct patient contact under supervision, supervise and coordinate a small team, clinical cleaning, food preparation and distribution, patient transport, assisting with movement, inventory, waste handling, handling of medical gas cylinders, and MET calls.

This course is aimed at developing;

• Essential knowledge and skills to work as an assistant to health professional workers within the healthcare industry
• Skills and knowledge to effectively aid health professional staff for the care of patients
• Knowledge of fundamental policies, procedures, and practice required to carry out duties related to working as a health services assistant

To attain HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, 15 units must be achieved:

7 Core units; plus

8 elective units

For course packaging rules and details, refer to:

https://training.gov.au/training/details/hlt33115/qualdetails

Core Units – 7 units

Elective Units – 8 Units

• Example of possible job roles include;
• Health Services Assistant
• Patient Services Assistant
• Patient Support Attendant
• Environmental Services Attendant/support
• Elderly
• Nursing assistant

This qualification is delivered over a period of one (1) year, including the work placement. Course duration;

52 Weeks (including holidays)

The course duration includes a combination of workplace-based activities, tasks, workplace-based and independent projects, self-study, work placement, and scheduled classroom/workshop sessions.

This foundation-level course is aimed at candidates wishing to gain an entry level qualification within the healthcare sector or pursue further studies within the sector/package stream. The Bright College’s clients for this qualification will be domestic students;

• Domestic students with verified residential status
• School leavers with secondary or above academic level (aged 18 and above)
• Some familiarity with and broad knowledge of the healthcare sector
• Existing industry workers in support roles looking to develop career
• Career and higher education aspirations/goals

Individual industry workers currently working in support or administrative roles may also enrol in this course as a career pathway. For all WBT arrangements, The Bright College shall require a memorandum of understanding with the employers with agreed plans for workplace visits, organisation of work tasks, supervisor verification, and workplace-based assessments/observations. 

• Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
• Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Current National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check to access to work placement.
• Successful completion of TBC English Placement Test
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) and LLND test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 3. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required

• Learning – Level 3,
• Reading – Level3,
• Writing – Level 3,
• Oral Communication – Level34
• Numeracy – Level 3

• Copy of ID/Driver’s License
• Student details (Name, Contact number & personal email)
• Certified Academic qualifications
• Current Resume (Full name, current address, email, mobile number, and qualifications)
• Residential address
• LLND online quiz
• Signed enrolment form

1. National Police Clearance (WA)
2. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening Check
3. NDIS Workers training Certificate (i) Worker orientation Module (ii) Supporting Effective Communication Module (iii) Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals (iv) New Worker NDIS Induction Module
4. Evidence of Flu vaccination
5. International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate – Australian Government
6. Infection Control Certificate
7. Hand Hygiene Certificate 
8. HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Task Safely Certificate (Available at TBC)
9. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 CPR Certificate (Available at TBC)
10. Medication Competency Certificate – Non- Accredited available at the Bright College
11. Signed Statutory Declaration Form

Flexible delivery with a combination of face-to-face workshops and self-study, supported by industry work placement (80 hours).

On successful completion of HLT33115, students can progress to;

• Higher-level qualifications like the Certificate III in Pathology Collection, Diploma of Nursing or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. These qualifications can help develop career within the healthcare sector

The Bright College shall provide students with the required information and support regarding their pathway options… 

*Fees are subject to change and exclude Admin and Material fees, please contact college for confirmation.