Certificate II in Health Support Services (Client Support)
Course code: HLT23215
Registered Training Organisation: Federation University
RTO Code: 4909
Course Summary
Take the first step into your career in the health industry.
Certificate II in Health Support Services is a qualification that will provide you with the work skills and knowledge at an entry-level standard to enhance your career prospects into the health industry and to provide assistance to health professionals.
This VET for Senior Secondary Students program is an applied learning program taught in an adult learning environment, within our dedicated classrooms and simulated practical workspaces. The program includes basic training in health topics and includes first aid and nursing-related care units.
After one year of study and upon successful completion, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification that also contributes to the satisfactory completion of VCE or VCAL.
Accreditation
Contribution towards VCAL
VCAL – one credit towards a VCAL learning program is awarded upon successful
completion of 90 nominal hours of accredited VET curriculum.
Contribution towards VCE
VCE –Students who complete this program may be eligible for recognition of up to three units at Units 1 and 2 level.
ATAR Contribution
No
Scored Assessment Available
No
National or State Accreditation
National
Program Delivery
Program structure
One-year Course
Location
Federation University
Wimmera Campus (Horsham)
Contact Days/Hours
1 day per week (Wednesdays) 9.20 am – 3.20 pm from February to October
Structured Workplace Learning
It is mandated that students undertake a minimum of 40 hours Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) for the duration of this program within a health provider workplace, or similar, to gain competency and enhance their learning and job prospects.
Employment and Study Pathways
Further study options
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Diploma of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
Potential career paths
Following further studies, career opportunities include:
- Nurse
- Paramedic
- Allied Health Care Professional
Fees and Equipment
Clothing/equipment/OH&S
Students are required to wear protective footwear and other protective items as required under OH&S legislation. Specific dress and OH&S requirements will be advised during induction.
Indicative Materials Fees (To be confirmed)
To be paid by the student:
$132.95
Additional Requirements
Students need to be at least in Year 10 at the time of enrolment and must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Pre-Training Review prior to enrolment. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) number is required.
Study Units
Units may include:
|
Unit code |
Units of Competency |
|
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and Work in Health or Community Services |
|
CHCDIV001 |
Work with Diverse People |
|
HLTINF001 |
Comply with Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures |
|
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in Workplace Health and Safety |
|
HLTAID003 |
Provide First Aid |
|
CHCCCS012 |
Prepare and Maintain Beds |
|
CHCCCS020 |
Respond Effectively to Behaviours of Concern |
|
CHCCCS026 |
Transport individuals |
|
HLTFSE002 |
Provide Ward or Unit-Based Food Preparation and Distribution Services |
|
HLTHSS004 |
Handle and Move Equipment, Goods and Mail |
|
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety |
|
HLTHSS003 |
Perform General Cleaning Tasks in a Clinical Setting |
Contact
RTO Contact
Visit: www.federation.edu.au
Contact the WSMVET Cluster Coordinator via the Contact Page