Introduction to Working in the Health Industry

Thinking about a career as a nursing assistant or an allied health assistant but not quite ready to commit to a full qualification? This fee free nationally accredited short course will provide an introduction to understanding and working in the health services industry. Upon successful completion of this short course you may choose to immediately continue your studies to complete either a nursing assistant (HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance) or allied health assistant course (HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance).

What you need to know about this course

• The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes timetabled classroom or virtual classroom attendance, weekly flexible directed self study hours.
• Students will need to allow time during the course for directed self study for the completion of learning and assessment tasks.
• The course is delivered in the College’s fully equipped training room by our qualified and industry experienced trainer/assessor.
• 3 units of competency will be studied during this short course. These are listed in the pop up list located above the class options below.
• A timetable will be provided prior to course commencement.

Are there Assessments?

• Competency based assessment of the two units of competency in this course will be conducted through a mix of assessment methods including case studies, theory tasks and practical demonstration.
• You will receive clear assessment instructions and an opportunity will be provided for resubmission of assessments if required.

To Enrol or for Further Information

• For more information on course content contact Nadia Louw on 9970 1008 or email nadia@nbmc.nsw.edu.au.
• To commence the enrolment process click the ‘Enrol Now’ button below, or if you would like to enrol under ACE funding (see above) contact Susan Wilkinson on 9970 1000 or email vet@nbmc.nsw.edu.au. Limited places available.

This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government.

• A telephone or personal meeting may be required with our Training Coordinator who will provide course information and answer your questions to ensure this is the right course for you before you enrol.
• Unique Student Identifier (see information below).
• Enrolling students may be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Quiz and/or Digital Skills Questionnaire to confirm suitability for the course and identify any support needs. If you have not previously completed an AQF Certificate III or higher in Australia, an NBMC LLN Quiz may be required. For short courses involving electronic resources or digital participation, you may also need to complete the Digital Skills Questionnaire.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – is a means of measuring skills acquired through work or life experiences or through qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Any student who believes they may be eligible for RPL must apply for this at least two weeks prior to the course commencing. If you apply after the course commences it may not be accepted.

Assessments are made against units of competency.

As part of this course you will be completing the accredited units:

• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (C )
• BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (C )
• CHCCCS020 (CE ) Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (C )

On successful completion of the assessment tasks associated with this unit, a Statement of Attainment will be issued.

This course is fully funded for many Australian citizens; permanent residents; New Zealand citizens and Humanitarian Visa Holders under the NSW Government’s Adult & Community Education funding. See ACE Community Service Obligation Funding page for details or contact Susan Wilkinson on 9970 1000 or email vet@nbmc.nsw.edu.au to check eligibility or for further information.

From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information.

Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance

This short course provides a pathway to completing the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. Completion of HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will allow you to work as a nursing assistant in a variety of health care settings including hospitals and other care facilities. Completion of HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance will allow you to work in a role supporting physios, podiatrists or speech pathologists in a range of settings like hospitals, medical practices, mental health clinics, schools, aged care facilities or in a community health organisation.

Enjoy smaller class sizes, a personalised relationship with your trainer, face-to face teaching sessions and qualifications that include real life work experience, when you choose to study at the three-campus Northern Beaches & Mosman College (NBMC).

With classes available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in Narrabeen, Brookvale and Mosman, the College offers increasing numbers of accredited and vocational qualifications. Students include those looking to upskill, to change career direction and school leavers keen to step onto a career pathway. Courses on offer can lead directly to employment and/or go towards future learning opportunities.

Please advise our Training Coordinator at your initial telephone or personal meeting if you require additional support in your learning. This will allow a support plan to be devised before you commence your course