Certificate III in Health Support Services

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Average Course Fee: $1950

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Average Course Duration: 1420 Hours

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Description

This qualification covers workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services. These functions are carried out under supervision and require the use of some discretion and judgement. These workers may also provide a team leadership, workplace training or leading hand function. These workers do not deliver direct care to clients.

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

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

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:

48.4%

Community and Personal Service Workers

13.4%

Sales Workers

9.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

7.5%

Retail Trade

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

Financial Assistance

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Certificate III in Health Support Services is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Health & Ancillary Services Assistance

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Medical Practice Assistant

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Allied Health Assistance

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Pathology

General Business Operations

Public Health

Alternative Health Assistance

Ambulance

Technical Support

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".

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.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 15

6 core units

9 elective units, consisting of:

at least 6 units from the electives listed below

up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation:

at least 6 Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Cleaning)

at least 6 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Laundry)

HLTFSE001 and at least 5 other Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Food Services)

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
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTWHS005	Conduct manual tasks safely
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development

Elective units

Group A electives – CLEANING specialisation

CPPCCL2001A	Use hot water extraction
CPPCCL2003A	Use dry foam shampoo
CPPCCL2004A	Use dry absorbent compound
CPPCCL2005A	Use wet foam shampoo
CPPCLO2009A	Clean glass surfaces
CPPCLO2010A	Clean ceiling surfaces and fittings
CPPCLO3002A	Restore hard floor surfaces
CPPCLO3003A	Replace a hard floor finish
CPPCLO3013A	Clean window coverings
CPPCLO3016A	Wash furniture and fittings
CPPCLO3020A	Clean using pressure washing
CPPCLO4022A	Organise and monitor cleaning operations

Group B electives – LAUNDRY specialisation

LMTGN2005B	Perform minor maintenance
LMTGN2006B	Perform test or inspection to check product quality
LMTGN2008B	Coordinate work of team or section
LMTGN2010B	Perform tasks to support production
LMTGN3001B	Control production in a section of a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise
LMTGN3005B	Plan tasks to assist production operations
LMTGN4005A	Plan and implement production within a work area

Group C electives – FOOD SERVICES specialisation

HLTAHA018	Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTAHA019	Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAHA020	Support food services in menu and meal order processing
HLTFSE001	Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE005	Apply and monitor food safety requirements
HLTFSE006	Prepare foods suitable for a range of client groups
HLTFSE007	Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
SITHCCC103	Prepare sandwiches (Note pre-req: SITXFSA101)
SITHCCC204	Produce vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes (Note pre-req: SITXFSA101)
SITHCCC307	Prepare foods to meet special dietary requirements (Note pre-req: SITXFSA101)
SITXINV401	Control stock

Other electives

CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
HLTFSE008	Conduct internal food safety audits
AHCCHM303A	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A	Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCNSY306A	Implement a propagation plan
AHCPMG301A	Control weeds
AHCPMG302A	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCTRF302A	Establish turf
AHCTRF303A	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
BSBFLM312	Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301	Promote innovation in a team environment
CPPCMN4002B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SISCAQU001	Test pool water quality
SISCAQU004	Develop and implement pool water maintenance procedures
SITXFSA101	Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA401	Develop and implement a food safety program

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

48.4%

13.4%

9.5%

Industries

7.5%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Health Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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Labour Market