HLT33015

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

A career in allied health assistance

This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide assistance to allied health professionals under predetermined guidelines. Depending on the setting, work may include following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions and/or conducting programs under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional.

Please note that students are strongly encouraged to contact a host organisation and arrange their work placement as early as possible.

In the event that students are not able to secure their own work placement, please contact Breakthru College so that we can assist you to secure work placement.

Students will also be required to obtain a number of clearances as listed below. Please note it is the student’s responsibility to check with their work placement host organisation regarding what screening is required, as some organisations have different policies and procedures.

• National Police Certificate
• Working with children check
• Vaccination record check
• Code of Conduct check

 

For information regarding the enrolment process, how to access your USI and general learner support, please refer to the Learner Handbook.

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Course overview

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AQF Level

Certificate III

Course Duration

6 to 12 months depending on the mode of delivery
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Delivery Method

Classroom or Online
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Total Number of Units

11

Work Placement

80 hours (mandatory requirement)

Price

Online: $1,815

Career Opportunities

Allied Health Assistant, Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Podiatry Assistant, Speech Pathology Assistant.

Pathways from the qualification

Students who complete this course may wish to progress to HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or any other Certificate IV qualification in the CHC or HLT Training Package.

Entry requirements

Breakthru College has the following entry requirements:

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

You must demonstrate that you have the required level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills necessary to complete this course by undertaking a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. Please note that our LLN assessment is conducted via our LLN Robot purchased from the Learning Resources Group.

Physical Requirements

Learners will need to have a reasonable level of fitness as the role may involve a variety of physical tasks such as providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility and supporting clients with transfers. Learners may also be required to stand or walk for long periods of time.

Resource Requirements

To effectively participate in their studies, all online learners are required to have their own laptop / tablet installed with Microsoft Office or similar. Learners are also required to have access to a stable internet connection and a computer / laptop / tablet to participate in an online LLN assessment.

Breakthru College also has an option to provide physical copies of learning and assessment resources for face to face students.

Delivery and assessment

Breakthru College will use the following delivery methods:
  • Face to face / virtual classroom (theory and practical sessions) – includes classroom-based delivery for knowledge and practical teaching in a simulated environment
  • Self-paced study (structured and mandatory) – students are required to undertake self-study to complete a range of structured activities such as reading, research, completing case studies, and quizzes to reinforce their learning.
Breakthru College will use the following assessment methods:
  • Oral or Written Questions
  • Observation / Demonstration / Role-play
  • Report
  • Portfolio of Evidence
  • Case Study
  • Research
  • Journal / Log
  • Third Party Report

You will be required to complete a range of activities throughout the course depending on the requirements of each unit of competency. You will also be provided with the assessment and delivery plan at the commencement of your course which outlines the topics to be covered, duration, resources and due dates.

You are expected to allocate a minimum of 29 to 33 hours per week to undertake this qualification. This includes training, self-paced study, supervised and non-supervised assessment activities, and work placement requirements.

Online study options are also available. Please be advised that if you are enrolled in an online delivery mode, you are required to attend one of our sites for practical training and assessment in a simulated environment. Our sites are located in NSW and QLD, please reach out for more information.

If you are an existing worker in the industry, you may with permission use your workplace to conduct practical training and assessment. However, if you are a new entrant to this industry, you will be required to attend one of the sites on the scheduled dates.

Support Arrangements

Students will be provided with the following support services:

  1. One on one support
  2. Computer and technology support
  3. Referral to external support services
  4. Reasonable adjustments to training and assessments.

Funding eligibility

In New South Wales you may be eligible under this qualification for Smart & Skilled funding.

​In Queensland, you may be eligible under this qualification for Skills Assure Supplier.

Course locations

Locations are available upon request. Please speak to our friendly training team for more information.

Cost and pricing

Please contact our friendly training staff on 1800 767 212 for our course fee.

Units of competency

There are eleven (11) units of competency to complete for the whole qualification, comprising of eight (8) core units and three (3) elective units. A work placement of 80 hours is also required.

Code Title Core or Elective
CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service Core
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems Core
HLTAHA001 Assist with an allied health program Core
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures Core
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety Core
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately Core
CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour Elective
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement Elective
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery Elective

Code | Title | Core or Elective

CHCCCS010
Maintain a high standard of service
Core

CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
Core

CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
Core

HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
Core

HLTAHA001
Assist with an allied health program
Core

HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Core

HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
Core

BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatel
Core

CHCCCS009
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Elective

CHCCCS002
Assist with movement
Elective

CHCCCS006
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
Elective

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