Gain the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance in 52 weeks, with 120 hours of real workplace experience included.
Gain the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance in 52 weeks, with 120 hours of real workplace experience included.
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HLTINF001Comply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresHLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyBSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelyHLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systemsHLTAHA001Assist with an allied health programCHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleCHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of serviceBSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and developmentCHCCCS002Assist with movementCHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concernWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.
120 hours of workplace-based practical observations are included as part of the qualification.
Students can choose between class-based delivery or a traineeship pathway to complete the qualification.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance is subject to the candidate being able to undertake all course requirements with reasonable adjustment where applicable.
MCIE is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers vocational education and training. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer services to candidates, assessing competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning against training package or VET accredited course requirements.
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HLT33021 is registered on the AQF and delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (HLT33021) is a nationally recognised qualification built around 120 hours of supervised workplace placement. You learn to support allied health professionals with patient care, clinical tasks and health administration, the day-to-day skills health teams rely on.
Melbourne City Institute of Education delivers the course over 52 weeks, pairing classroom learning with hands-on placement. That placement is part of the qualification, not an optional extra. You can study through class-based delivery or a traineeship pathway, whichever suits your situation.
It's a practical way into the health sector without a university degree. The qualification sits on the Australian Qualifications Framework, and the provider offers reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, learning differences or medical conditions. Submit an enquiry to confirm intake dates and what the pathway looks like for you.
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Nationally recognised training: HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026