Gain the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Service Assistance, a nationally recognised qualification preparing you for hands-on roles across Australia's health sector.
Gain the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Service Assistance, a nationally recognised qualification preparing you for hands-on roles across Australia's health sector.
Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.
Indicative market figures from publicly available Australian data (ABS · Jobs and Skills Australia). Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriateBSBWO301Organise personal work priorities and developmentCHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleHLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systemsHLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlHLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyCHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of serviceHLTHSS003Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical settingCHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviourCHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concernCHCCCS012Prepare and maintain bedsCHCCCS002Assist with movementBSBMED305Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environmentCHCCCS026Transport individualsWhat 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.
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.
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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HLT33115 is registered on the AQF and delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
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.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from Melbourne City Institute of Education will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Nationally recognised training: HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Service Assistance is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026