Certificate III in
Health Service Assistance

February and July

Full time: 6 months (2 days per week)

This is a blended delivery course incorporating scheduled online theory classes using Microsoft Teams, and on campus practical classes within our simulated hospital enviroment. 

This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.

For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page. 

After successful completion, you may wish to apply for a range of career opportunities as a health service assistant in both private and public hospitals.

You must:

• have good spoken English
• have good communication skills
• have access to a computer with a microphone and camera
• be capable of performing physical work

Prior to attending placement you must have:

• a current National Police Check
• a Working With Children Check
• Healthcare Workers 'Schedule A' immunisations

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Direct entry

Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

After successful completion, you may wish to apply for entry into other related course areas such as operating theatre technician, individual support and nursing. 

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3

This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments

Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2022 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

Completion of 15 units of competency. 

In addition, you will be offered 40 hours of work placement with one of your hospital partners. This opportunity is organised by our placement coordinator and takes place at the end of your course.