HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
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Course Information
Includes: HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
Take your first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare with ABM's Nursing Support Career Pathway. This comprehensive programme is designed for international students or new entrants to the health sector who wish to become skilled support workers in hospitals and aged care facilities.
Why Choose This Programme?
• Learn in a supportive, face-to-face classroom environment
• Build specialised English for healthcare communication
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Complete 80 hours of work placement in real healthcare settings
• Suitable for those with or without prior healthcare experience
Overview
Duration
16 weeksDelivery mode:
Face to FaceDelivery site:
More information is available via the My Skills Website.
Course Detail
Course Duration
Duration: 16 weeks. Start Date: 12 January 2026. Delivery mode: Face to Face at our Sydney campus located at 242 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia.
Work Placement
80 hours of work placement in real healthcare settings. During your work placement, you will complete HLTINF006 (Infection prevention and control), HLTAIN001 (Assist with nursing care in an acute care setting), and CHCCCS031 (Provide individualised support). Support includes work placement agreement, supervision by qualified trainers/assessors, logbook instruction and support, and flexible shifts based on business needs.
Student Support
• ABM assesses student support needs before enrolment via Enrolment and Pre-Enrolment Forms.
• Possible supports include LLN assistance, assistive technology, extra tutorials, and help with online learning tools.
• Additional costs or limitations are communicated before enrolment.
• If ABM cannot provide certain support, students are referred to third-party providers at their own expense.
• If ABM cannot offer a suitable learning environment, it will inform the student and may refer them to another provider instead of enrolling them.
Job Roles
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Health Services Assistant
Personal Care Assistant
Hospital Orderly
Patient Support Assistant
Support Worker
Care Worker
Pathways to Further Study / Career Opportunities
Upon completion, you may be eligible to progress to:
• HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
• CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
• CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
• HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration
And more healthcare qualifications.
Programme Highlights
• Learn in a supportive, face-to-face classroom environment • Build specialised English for healthcare communication • Gain a nationally recognised qualification • Complete 80 hours of work placement in real healthcare settings • Suitable for those with or without prior healthcare experience • Comprehensive support throughout the programme For more information, please contact ABM by sending an email to info@abm.edu.au or call us on +61 (02) 9160 4507.
| No. of unit | Code | Title | Core or Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| 2 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| 3 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| 4 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
| 5 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
| 6 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | Core |
| 7 | BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | Core |
| 8 | CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 9 | CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 10 | CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 11 | HLTAIN001 | Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment (require an acute care work place) | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 12 | HLTAIN002 | Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 13 | CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Elective (Other elective) |
| 14 | CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds | Elective (Other SIS) |
| 15 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Elective (Other elective) |