Certificate III in Basic Health Care - HLT31215

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: Not available

No training providers have entered fees on My Skills for this course.

Please contact individual training providers directly to compare course fees.

Average Course Duration: Not available

No training providers have entered durations on My Skills for this course.

Please contact individual training providers directly to compare course durations.

Description

This qualification reflects the role of first aid or medical response workers who provide basic health care services including emergency first aid and sometimes transport services in the pre-hospital/out-of hospital environment. The qualification applies to people who provide a first response in workplaces such as industrial sites, first aid organisations and the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Want to see Training Providers who offer this course?

Search All Training Providers

Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

Learn more

Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

50.7%

Community and Personal Service Workers

13.8%

Sales Workers

10.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

54.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.7%

Accommodation and Food Services

11.7%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

Learn More

Subsidised Training

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

Learn More

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 13

6 core units

7 elective units, consisting of:

at least 3 units from the electives listed below

up to 4 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID006	Provide advanced first aid
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
HLTAID005	Provide first aid in remote situations
HLTAID007	Provide advanced resuscitation
HLTAMB001	Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient
HLTAMB007	Assess and deliver basic clinical care
HLTAMB011	Manage a routine non-emergency scene
HLTAMB014	Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
HLTHPS001	Take clinical measurements
HLTHPS002	Support health professional in the delivery of care
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR203	Work effectively with others

Training Providers

View training providers who offer this course and compare their course fees and durations.

Learn more

Need help choosing?

Need help choosing a training provider? Download a factsheet and comparison table to assist you with comparing training providers and making a decision.

Learn more

USI

All students undertaking nationally recognised training must have a USI in order to receive a qualification.

Learn more

Labour Market

Labour market insights can help you make decisions about study and training, your first job.

Learn more