Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

National ID: HLT33015 State ID: AWK5

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Available all year round, 2022

Kalgoorlie - Traineeship

Geraldton - Self Paced External

Geraldton - Traineeship

Embark upon your career in the health sector in this rapidly growing field.

Allied health specialties are set to grow by 22% over the next 3 years, experiencing the second-highest growth across the health sector.

You will learn how to recognise healthy body systems, interpret and apply medical terminology, assist with an allied health program, and communicate and work in health or community services.

Successful completion of this course may qualify you to work as an assistant alongside allied health professionals, allowing you to specialise in dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, or podiatry services.

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy. For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 update page.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Work placement

Students must undertake a work placement as part of this course.
This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy. For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 updates page.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Allied Health Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physiotherapist's Assistant
Podiatrist's Assistant

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

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Available all year round, 2022

Details

A Traineeship is a full-time employment-based training program usual lasting twelve (12) months or more. Learning is predominantly in the workplace and may be supplemented by training at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in a Traineeship Course.

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Duration	12 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Traineeship

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS?

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Units and fees

To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete eleven (11) units of competence (8 core plus 3 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
HLTAHA001	Assist with an allied health program	$129.60	$38.40	$0.00
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Elective

Credit Transfer Unit

The following unit must be completed to achieve the qualification however students may have successfully completed the unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer no fees or charges are applicable.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
HLTAID003	Provide first aid	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00

Unit Selection

All elective units must be selected from the list below. A total of three (3) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBFLM312	Contribute to team effectiveness	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
BSBMED303	Maintain patient records	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 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. 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.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
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 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) 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.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Geraldton - Self Paced External

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Units and fees

Details

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Geraldton
How	Self Paced External

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete eleven (11) units of competence (8 core plus 3 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
HLTAHA001	Assist with an allied health program	$129.60	$38.40	$17.50
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Elective

Unit Selection

All three (3) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBMED303	Maintain patient records	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
CHCCCS002	Assist with movement	$32.40	$9.60	$17.50
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern	$24.30	$7.20	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 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. 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.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
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 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) 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.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Geraldton - Traineeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

Use our sidebar links on the right to find out more.

Duration	12 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Geraldton
How	Traineeship

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS?

Find out about our flexible fee payment options here.

Units and fees

To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete eleven (11) units of competence (8 core plus 3 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
HLTAHA001	Assist with an allied health program	$129.60	$38.40	$17.50
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
BSBMED303	Maintain patient records	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
CHCCCS002	Assist with movement	$32.40	$9.60	$17.50
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern	$24.30	$7.20	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 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. 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.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
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 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) 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.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Available all year round, 2022

Embark upon your career in the health sector in this rapidly growing field.

Entrance requirements

Work placement

Job opportunities

Further Study

Study options and how to apply

Available all year round, 2022

Kalgoorlie - Traineeship

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Units and fees

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Elective

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Concession*

Geraldton - Self Paced External

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Elective

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