Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Health Support Services
Certificate III in Health Support Services
HLT33215
AZA4
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services. These functions are carried out under supervision and require the use of some discretion and judgement. These workers may also provide a team leadership, workplace training or leading hand function. These workers do not deliver direct care to clients.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)- six (6) core units
- nine (9) elective units, consisting of:
- at least six (6) units from the electives listed below
- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses - these units must be relevant to the work outcome
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- at least six (6) Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Cleaning)
- at least six (6) Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Laundry)
- HLTFSE001 and at least five (5) other Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Food Services)
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All six 6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVA32 | HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ57 | HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ68 | BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units - Cleaning Specialisation
At least six (6) Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Cleaning).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC098 | CPPCLO2010A | Clean ceiling surfaces and fittings | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WC097 | CPPCLO2009A | Clean glass surfaces | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WC112 | CPPCLO3020A | Clean using pressure washing | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WC109 | CPPCLO3013A | Clean window coverings | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WC118 | CPPCLO4022A | Organise and monitor cleaning operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC108 | CPPCLO3003A | Replace a hard floor finish | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC107 | CPPCLO3002A | Restore hard floor surfaces | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WC076 | CPPCCL2004A | Use dry absorbent compound | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WC075 | CPPCCL2003A | Use dry foam shampoo | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WC073 | CPPCCL2001A | Use hot water extraction | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WC077 | CPPCCL2005A | Use wet foam shampoo | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WC111 | CPPCLO3016A | Wash furniture and fittings | 6 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units – Laundry Specialisation
At least six (6) Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Laundry).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7313 | LMTGN3001B | Control production in a section of a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7310 | LMTGN2008B | Coordinate work of team or section | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7307 | LMTGN2005B | Perform minor maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7312 | LMTGN2010B | Perform tasks to support production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7308 | LMTGN2006B | Perform test or inspection to check product quality | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7324 | LMTGN4005A | Plan and implement production within a work area | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W7316 | LMTGN3005B | Plan tasks to assist production operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units – Food Services Specialisation
HLTFSE001 and at least five (5) other Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Food Services).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Other Electives
Up to nine (9) units may be completed in order to be awarded the general Health Support Services qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J068 | HLT32812 | Certificate III in Health Support Services | Qualification |
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