HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
Build practical skills for a rewarding career in healthcare.
This course is designed to progressively build the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the qualification, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On campus
Duration 1 Year
Build practical skills for a rewarding career in healthcare.
This course is designed to progressively build the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the qualification, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
You will gain the following skills:
- Semester 1
Focuses on building a strong foundation in health and community services. Students develop essential communication skills, understand cultural diversity and inclusive practices, and gain practical knowledge in providing individualised support. Additionally, the semester introduces workplace safety, infection prevention, first aid, and personal work management skills, ensuring students are prepared for both client-facing and practical tasks in health and community settings. - Semester 2
Builds on the foundational knowledge and skills gained in Semester 1, with a focus on practical application and clinical experience. Students develop an understanding of human body systems, assist with client mobility, respond to challenging behaviours, and gain hands-on experience in acute care environments. This semester emphasises workplace readiness and professional practice, preparing students for real-world health and community service roles.
Work Placement Requirement
To achieve this qualification with this specialisation, students must complete a minimum of 80 hours of supervised work placement.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence, comprising seven (7) core and five (8) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Please note: an Incidental Fee of $11.00 for the Eduworks Learner Guide will be payable for eight (8) of the fifteen (15 units) - $88.00
First Aid Emergency Resource Manual $7.23
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $130.00 | $38.80 | $13.59 |
| BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development | $97.50 | $29.10 | $9.27 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $162.50 | $48.50 | $11.57 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $97.50 | $29.10 | $6.99 |
| HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $162.50 | $48.50 | $22.27 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $97.50 | $29.10 | $4.91 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
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$243.75 | $72.75 | $0.00 |
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$48.75 | $14.55 | $3.87 |
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$32.50 | $9.70 | $1.61 |
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$97.50 | $29.10 | $6.99 |
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$58.50 | $17.46 | $10.37 |
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$260.00 | $77.60 | $16.74 |
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$81.25 | $24.25 | $4.91 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
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