Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change in packaging rules. Significant changes to core. Minimum work requirement of 80 hours. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15
- 7 core units
- 8 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 6 units from the electives listed below,
- up to 2 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating theatre technician)
- All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance(Assisting in nursing work in acute care). To achieve this qualification with this specialisation, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the unit of competency.
Core units
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
Elective units
Group A electives – OPERATING THEATRE TECHNICIAN specialisation
HLTTHE001 |
Handle and care for operating theatre equipment |
HLTTHE002 |
Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures |
HLTTHE003 |
Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support |
Group B electives – ASSISTING IN NURSING WORK IN ACUTE CARE specialisation
CHCCCS002 |
Assist with movement |
CHCCCS020 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
CHCCCS026 |
Transport individuals |
HLTAIN001 |
Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment |
HLTAIN002 |
Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment |
Other electives
CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
CHCAGE005 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCAOD002 |
Work with clients who are intoxicated |
CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
CHCCCS010 |
Maintain high standard of service |
CHCCCS012 |
Prepare and maintain beds |
CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised support |
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
HLTOHC004 |
Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
CHCPRP005 |
Engage with health professionals and the health system |
CHCSET001 |
Work with forced migrants |
CHCSOH001 |
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
HLTAHA025 |
Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging |
HLTAHA026 |
Support the medical imaging professional |
HLTAID001 |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
HLTAID002 |
Provide basic emergency life support |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
HLTAMBT301B |
Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions |
HLTFS201D |
Distribute meals and refreshments to clients |
HLTFS203D |
Apply cook-freeze processes |
HLTFS204D |
Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services |
HLTFS205D |
Perform kitchenware washing |
HLTFS206D |
Carry out cafeteria operations |
HLTFS207C |
Follow basic food safety practices |
HLTFS208D |
Transport food |
HLTFS302D |
Prepare foods suitable for a range of food service settings |
HLTFS309C |
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace |
HLTFS310C |
Apply and monitor food safety requirements |
HLTFS311C |
Develop food safety programs |
HLTFS312C |
Conduct food safety audits |
HLTMS204D |
Handle and move equipment, goods, mail and furniture |
HLTMS207D |
Handle medical gases safely |
HLTMS208D |
Handle waste in a healthcare environment |
HLTSTE001 |
Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices |
BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
BSBINN301 |
Promote innovation in a team environment |
CPPCLO4022A |
Organise and monitor cleaning operations |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705