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:

Course Duration

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:

Course Delivery

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

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

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

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.

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.

Current Offer