Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Specialising in Operating Theatre Technician)
Learn the required skills and knowledge to work in the fast-paced role of an operating theatre technician in our health services course.
Theatre technicians are a vital part of the perioperative team who look after patients before, during and after an operation. As a theatre technician, you work closely with the doctors and nurses in the operating theatre. You’re responsible for the patient’s safety and comfort while they are in the operating room, as well as setting up and monitoring the technology needed to support the surgeon.
During this health course, you will learn skills to:
- transfer patients to a theatre
- move them safely onto the operating table
- attach various pieces of essential equipment
- interact with the surgical team to ensure the patient’s journey is smooth, safe and comfortable
Theatre technician roles are physical and fast paced and most technicians in Victorian hospitals work a 4-day week of 10-hour shifts, with 4 weeks holiday a year.
| National Code | HLT33115 |
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| Study Areas |
Health Programs |
| Study Level | Certificate III |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | FT: 6 months |
| Course Type | Victorian TAFE Course |
| Campuses | Box Hill Campus |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $5,048.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $3,056.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $11,198.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $150.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $250.00 |
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
February and July
Full time: 6 months (3 days per week)
The course has the potential to provide practical placement (approximately 40 hours)
You must have:
- successfully completed Year 12 or be mature aged
- good communication and English language skills
- good physical strength and fitness
- a current National Police Check
- a Working With Children’s Check
- Healthcare Workers Schedule A immunisations
- Access to a computer
You are required to attend a scheduled information session.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE 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.
Successful completion enables you to apply for further training to become a senior theatre technician.
Direct entry
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for a position as an operating theatre technician.
Completion of 15 units (including 7 core and 8 electives).
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| HLTAID002 | PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT | 12.0 |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. |
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| CHCCCS010 | MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF SERVICE | 30.0 |
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| BSBMED301 | INTERPRET AND APPLY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY APPROPRIATELY | 60.0 |
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| CHCCCS002 | ASSIST WITH MOVEMENT | 25.0 |
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| BSBFLM312 | CONTRIBUTE TO TEAM EFFECTIVENESS | 40.0 |
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| CHCCCS026 | TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS | 20.0 |
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| HLTINF001 | COMPLY WITH INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | 25.0 |
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| HLTTHE001 | HANDLE AND CARE FOR OPERATING THEATRE EQUIPMENT | 120.0 |
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| HLTTHE002 | ASSIST WITH PREPARATION OF CLIENTS FOR OPERATIVE PROCEDURES | 150.0 |
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| HLTTHE003 | PROVIDE INTRA-OPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT | 120.0 |
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| HLTHSS007 | HANDLE MEDICAL GASES SAFELY | 20.0 |
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| HLTWHS001 | PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY | 20.0 |
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| CHCDIV001 | WORK WITH DIVERSE PEOPLE | 40.0 |
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| HLTAAP001 | RECOGNISE HEALTHY BODY SYSTEMS | 70.0 |
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| CHCCOM005 | COMMUNICATE AND WORK IN HEALTH OR COMMUNITY SERVICES | 30.0 |
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| BSBWOR301 | ORGANISE PERSONAL WORK PRIORITIES AND DEVELOPMENT | 30.0 |
| HLTWHS005 | CONDUCT MANUAL TASKS SAFELY | 30.0 |