National code: HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) at Wollongbar
Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
9 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
2nd May 2024
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
19th Dec 2024
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
10 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
3 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Domestic:
Skills assessments: role play scenarios, presentations, practical, observation (including assessments in the workplace)
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions
Case study’s: case study scenarios, reflections
Portfolios: samples of work in a workplace environment
Projects: report, journal, essay
International:
Skills assessments: role play scenarios, presentations, practical, observation (including assessments in the workplace)
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions
Case study’s: case study scenarios, reflections
Portfolios: samples of work in a workplace environment
Projects: report, journal, essay
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
You will undertake a mandatory 80 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer. TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
TAFE scrub top at an estimated cost of $45
Scrub pants at an estimated cost of $30
Covered Shoes at an estimated cost of $100-150
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 Units of competency, including 15 core and 0 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelyBSBMED301
Organise personal work priorities and developmentBSBWOR301
Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Wollongbar
TAFE NSW Wollongbar is located between Lismore and Ballina in northern New South Wales, in a region known for its rich farmlands, producing a variety of sub-tropical fruit crops. Featuring a state-of-the-art education and training facility, TAFE NSW Wollongbar is committed to educating, enriching and empowering students to meet the needs and expectations of an ever-changing local community.
Campus address
61 Sneaths Rd, Wollongbar NSW 2477
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Automotive panel-beating workshop with spray-painting booth
Construction and building staging area
Cookery training kitchen and outdoor training kitchen with pizza oven and barbeque
Design and fashion studios
Flexible learning space capable of hosting up to 400
Fully equipped automotive workshop for servicing motorcycles, light and heavy vehicles
Fully functioning training laboratory
Hair, beauty and massage training academy
Horticulture training facilities, that includes:
Glasshouse
Greenhouse
Golf course and putting green
Farm
Laboratory
Nursery
Tennis court
Mobile kitchen hospitality vanPlumbing sandpit and workshop area
Simulated aircraft cabin crew training facilities
Simulated aircraft ground crew training facilities
Simulated airport security training facilities
Student-run training cafe
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 AM - 5 PM
- Tue9 AM - 5 PM
- Wed9 AM - 5 PM
- Thu9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri9 AM - 5 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au