Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Training package entry requirements

There are no training package entry requirements for this course.

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants must:

• Undertake a Pre-training Review to ensure the course suits your needs and aspirations and that you are likely to complete the course successfully.
• Complete a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) test to ensure the required language, literacy and numeracy levels are met for the course
• Undertake an interview.
• Trainees: Register with the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network OR be able to demonstrate experience in the trade.
• VETDSS students: Please ask your School's VET coordinator or Careers advisor to apply for this course.

In addition applicants must also:

• Students will need computer skills with access to the internet
• Have or obtain a First Aid Certificate (incorporated in the qualification) to undertake placement
• Be up to date with their immunisations

Mandatory placement of 120 hours is attached to this course. Students will need computer skills with access to the internet and be prepared for out of class commitments.

Assessment methods may include:

• Simulation
• Written exams
• Workplace practical demonstration
• Scored assessment activities

Applicants are required to purchase a uniform/equipment as follows:

• Uniform shirt: $30 - $40
• GOTAFE embroidered logo: $20
• Navy/black pants: $20 - $40
• Fob watch: $10 - $50
• Black fully enclosed non-slip shoes

Please note prices are an estimate guide.

Joan Pickford ( South Coordinator)

Annelize ( North Coordinator)

It is important that students commit to all course requirements, including study and assessments the student may need to complete outside their normal training session.

You are encouraged to attend all face-to-face sessions and participate in webinars.

Trainees: This course runs over a 12 month period as a traineeship through Goulburn Valley Health. Trainees are enrolled full-time and initially undertake a 2-week block on campus to enable starter skills. They then continue on at 2 days per week (6 hours per day) in the classroom at GOTAFE and for the remaining 3 days per week, they are employed at Goulburn Valley Health as Trainees.

VETDSS: Students have one day per week set aside to complete the VETDSS program and complete alternate days, one day face-to-face, one day in the workplace where they receive training from a GOTAFE Trainer/Assessor. This course runs over 2 years and is delivered as a dual qualification with HLT33015 Certificate III Allied Health Assistance.

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Further information is provided at course induction.

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Enrolment in general public entry courses will require a selection interview. Please call 1300 468 233 to enquire further.

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.