Course Overview

People pursuing a career as AIN’S (Assistance in Nursing) in hospitals and who wants to pursue further studies in Nursing in Diploma and Bachelor’s level.

Entry requirements

There are no academic prerequisites for the HLT33015 Certificate III in Individual Support. But you need to have reasonable English language, literacy and numeracy to successfully complete the course (LLN). In addition Immunisation record, working with children check and Police Clearance Certificate is mandatory prior to your work placement. Therefore you must undertake a Federal Police Check (AFP) or NSW Police check (it must be no less than 3 years old).

*Note: As part of work placement, the students must be physically be able to do moderate amount of lifting using the appropriate equipment. The students should not have any mobility, hearing, and vision problems to carry out duties efficiently in aged care, acute care and community care settings whilst at placement.

Pathways

In addition, on completion of the Certificate III, you can receive credits for units that make up the Certificate IV qualifications of Allied health, Diploma in Nursing and Bachelor’s in Nursing. After successful completion of this course students are able to work in the following positions in any hospital settings.

Graduates may seek employment in the following jobs:

Assistant in nursing
Patient Care assistant
Ward Support
Nursing support worker
Operation theatre assistant
Nursing
Assistant
Patient service assistant
Ward assistant
Orderly
Theatre Support
Ward Person

Course Duration

This course is 26 weeks made up as follows:
Two days of workshops a week (8 hours each) over 22 weeks
Work placement of 120 hours in total (15 days) to be spread over 3-4 weeks
Commencement dates. See the website for our intake dates or ring the office for details.

Course Location

All training is held in both of our premises.

Premises 1: Suite 106-108, 3 Railway parade. Burwood. NSW 2134 (Head office)

Premises 2: Suite 6 132 - 134 Burwood rd,Burwood. NSW 2134

Assessments

As this is a nationally recognised qualification, you will be required to successfully complete all units to a standard to ensure that you are job ready. Each unit contains assessments which include:

Practical demonstrations where you will be observed/assessed by one of our assessors in a simulated environment and in your work Placement
Knowledge based tests which contain Short answer questions
Small projects which contain written tasks for you to investigate and complete in your own time.
Simulation Observation tasks followed by work placement observation tasks.
Note: You must be deemed competent with each unit in order to receive your qualification.

Course Delivery

Delivery is a combination of methods to cover the theory and practice requirements:

Workshops for developing your theory (maximum of 20 students)
Demonstrations, instructions in a simulated environment to give you that valuable practice (maximum of 10 students) Self-paced study and support to embed your learning
Work placements to apply your skills

You will be trained in the use of Manual handling equipment and other equipment such as:

Lifting hoist, Stand up Lifter, Pelican Belt, Slide Sheet, Electric bed, & Wheelchair.
Blood sugar testing equipment, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximeter etc.
Other clinical duties like urinalysis, simple dressings and neuro observations.

Work Placement at a hospital is arranged with you and you will receive the support of one of our mentors to ensure this opportunity is a rewarding experience. For work placement, students have to wear trousers and black closed shoes, we will provide you with a T-shirt.

HLT33115 Certificate III in HSA CORE UNITS:

CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAAP00	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR30	Organise personal work priorities and development

ELECTIVES WE OFFER:

CHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds

CHCCCS002	Assist with movement
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026	Transport individuals
HLTAIN001	Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002	Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
CHCCCS010	Maintain high standard of service

Recognition of RPL and Credit Transfer

You may have developed a number of skills in community care, through previous employment opportunities, life experience or formal studies. If this is the case then you should ask about recognition of prior learning. This may shorten your course. For example, if you hold a current First Aid Certificate from a recognised RTO you will be given Credit Transfer for the first aid unit.

Work Placements

Course Fees

Course Fees: $1,800

Note: The RTO will decide the course fees based on the credit transfer and units ofcompetency to achieve the qualification. Fees are payable by Cheque, Money order, Cash, Internet or Bank Deposit (See Enrolment Form for details). Other arrangements may be made based on individual needs.