Gain the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Service Assistance, a nationally recognised qualification preparing you for hands-on roles across Australia's health sector.
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Classes are conducted at Level 8, 250 Collins St Melbourne or via Microsoft Office Teams, offering flexibility for students.
80 hours of mandated work placement included as part of the program to provide real-world experience in health service settings.
MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
This course leads to an Australian Qualification that complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or a Statement of Attainment.
Most assessments are submitted online via a Learning Management System, with trainer support available via email and the student portal.
80 hours of mandatory work placement. Hours of work during placement may vary between work sites. Candidates must provide evidence of NDIS Check, Police Check, Working with Children Check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, and required Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations one month before placement.
You may be eligible under Victorian Government subsidised fee (Skills First). Your eligibility is confirmed when you enquire.
Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.
Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS · Jobs and Skills Australia). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.
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Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Subsidised fee for eligible students. Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
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Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
Entry requirements can vary and are set by the training provider. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current requirements, including any language, literacy, or numeracy expectations.
Pricing is not listed here as it can vary depending on your circumstances, including government funding eligibility. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date pricing details.
The course runs for 52 weeks in total, 40 weeks of structured delivery plus 4 weeks of scheduled holidays. This does not include any time taken for RPL or credit transfer assessments.
Delivery is blended, combining face-to-face sessions at Level 8, 250 Collins St Melbourne with online learning via Microsoft Teams. Assessments are submitted through an online Learning Management System, with trainer support available by email and the student portal.
Yes, 80 hours of mandatory work placement are built into the program. Placement takes place in a real health service setting and is a core part of earning the qualification. Submit an enquiry to find out how placement is organised and supported.
Graduates are prepared for roles including support worker, patient care assistant, patient service assistant, ward assistant, and health administrator. These roles exist across hospitals, aged care, disability, home care, and community services settings.
This course covers the core skills needed to work as a support worker, patient care assistant, or ward assistant in hospitals, aged care facilities, and community health settings. Students learn through a blended format combining face-to-face sessions and online learning, supported by 80 hours of mandatory work placement in a real health service environment.
Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the program runs over 52 weeks, 40 weeks of structured delivery plus scheduled breaks. Assessments are submitted online through a Learning Management System, with trainer support available via email and the student portal throughout.
The course suits people entering the health sector for the first time, career changers, and those looking to formalise existing experience. Reasonable adjustments are available for students with disabilities, learning differences, or medical conditions.
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