TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Get a head start in the health care sector with this entry-level qualification. This course is perfect for people looking for the foundation skills needed to assist in a diverse range of health care settings.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as nursing support and personal care workers is expected to grow strongly in the future. There are likely to be around 64,000 job openings expected in this industry over the next five years.
This course will give you the skills you need to comply with infection prevention and workplace health and safety (WHS), interpret and apply medical terminology, and recognise healthy body systems. You will also learn how to transport clients and carry out nursing assistant duties in a range of settings. Our highly experienced team of industry professionals will give you the support and one-on-one guidance you need to successfully transition into the health care sector.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), an acute care assistant, or operating theatre technician. It will also give you the foundation knowledge needed to undertake further studies in this field.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
80 hours- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns, QLD
- Corner of Hugh Street and Fulham Road, Pimlico, QLD
- Windemere Road, Alexandra Hills, QLD
- 50-68 Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook, QLD
- 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane, QLD
- Tallon Street, Caboolture, QLD
- 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg, QLD
- 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD
- 91-99 Scarborough Street, Southport, QLD
- Education City Drive, Springfield, QLD
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
Patient Services Assistant
A Patient Services Assistant helps with patient needs at a hospital or healthcare facility. You might assist patients on arrival or help them with...
Hospital Attendant
A Hospital Attendant performs a range of general duties in a hospital environment. You might help with patient care by moving patients to other sec...
Nursing Assistant
A Nursing Assistant provides support to nursing staff in a hospital or healthcare facility. You’ll assist patients with tasks such as showering or...
Patient Care Assistant
A Patient Care Assistant provides help to patients during their stay in hospital or other healthcare setting. You might assist with feeding, bathin...
Operating Theatre Technician
An Operating Theatre Technician performs various tasks in a hospital operating room. You might get the theatre ready for surgeries, including prepa...
Hospital Orderly
A Hospital Orderly assists with patient care and general tasks in a healthcare environment. You might help patients with showering or dressing or m...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
