15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
6 core units
9 elective units
A wide range of electives is available and can be packaged to provide either:
a generic qualification that covers a range of work functions, or
a targeted qualification as required for specific work roles
Elective units may be selected from:
Group A electives which are required for operating theatre technician work
Group B electives which are recommended for assisting in nursing work in acute care
Group C electives which are required for a more 'generic' qualification to address all other relevant work functions
Group D electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
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Elective units may be selected from:
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TG or other public listing
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BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance enables workplaces to select a range of electives that reflect the functions of workers (occupational titles may vary from workplace to workplace). In addition to the core units listed above, there are certain requirements and recommendations applying to the selection of electives.
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The following four units of competency are required for operating theatre technician work:
HLTTH301D Provide theatre support services
HLTTH302D Provide equipment support in an acute care environment
HLTTH303D Identify and move to maintain a sterile field
(Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTTH405D Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
(Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
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The following six units of competency are recommended for assisting in nursing work in acute care
HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
HLTCSD208D Transport clients
HLTAIN301C Assist nursing team in an acute care environment
(Note pre-requs: HLTAP301B, HLTFA311A)
HLTAIN302C Provide support in an acute care environment
HLTCSD201D Maintain high standard of client service
Where one of these specified elective groups is achieved, this is to be clearly articulated on the transcript (certification) as:
"This qualification includes Group A electives required for operating theatre technician work"
or
"This qualification includes Group B electives recommended for assisting in nursing work in acute care"
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The following four units of competency are required for award of the qualification HLT32507Certificate III in Health Services Assistance as it applies to all other work functions.
HLTCSD201D Maintain high standard of client service
HLTCSD304D Support the care of clients
HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
HLTCSD208D Transport clients
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
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Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
In addition to the core units and elective groups listed above, other elective units of competency are to be selected in line with the Packaging Rules.
Please note that:
Below is a sample of units of competency that may be selected as electives.
The grouping of these sample electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups.
Employers may specify that certain elective units of competency are essential to address specific workplace needs.
BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
HLTAMBFC301D Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD406D Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
or
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCSD201D Maintain high standard of client service
HLTCSD203D Prepare and maintain beds
HLTCSD302D Assist with lifestyle and social support needs
HLTCSD304D Support the care of clients
HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
HLTCSD307D Care for the home environment of clients
HLTAMBT301B Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions
HLTCSD208D Transport clients
HLTSTE301D Clean reusable medical equipment (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTTH301D Provide theatre support services
HLTTH302D Provide equipment support in an acute care environment
HLTTH303D Identify and move to maintain a sterile field
(Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTMI301B Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging
HLTMI302B Support the medical imaging professional
HLTMT303D Maintain a mortuary service
HLTMT304D Assist with autopsy
HLTMT305D Maintain and record tissue sample collection
HLTMT310D Collect, preserve and store post mortem samples
HLTSTE301D Clean reusable medical equipment (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTMS204D Handle and move equipment, goods, mail and furniture
HLTMS207D Handle medical gases safely
HLTMS208D Handle waste in a health care environment
PRMCL22B Organise and monitor cleaning operations
HLTCPR211A Perform CPR
HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support
HLTFA311A Apply first aid