Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Health Support Services

Certificate III in Health Support Services

Qualification
National Code:
HLT32807
State Code:
D051
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0699 - Other Health
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Approved Date
15/11/2007
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
405
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services, requiring discretion and judgement. These functions are carried out under supervision. These workers may also provide a team leadership, workplace training or leading hand function. Health Support Services do not involve direct care assistance tasks such as assisting other staff with care of clients.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Laundry leading hand
Maintenance supervisor
Senior kitchen hand
Senior cleaner
Food safety supervisor

Schedule
Packaging Rules
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- 4 core units
- 11 elective units

A wide range of electives is available and can be packaged to provide either:
- a generic qualification that covers a range of work functions, or
- a targeted qualification as required for specific work roles
Elective units are to be packaged as follows:
- For a generic qualification select a minimum of 6 units of competency from the relevant electives listed in the qualification outline (i.e. across all streams)
or
- For a qualification targeted to a specific area of work select a minimum of 6 units of competency from the relevant elective group
and additional electives may be selected from:
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qu
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8280 HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health 40 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D0712 BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
D8380 HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes 20 Unit of competency
2. Other Elective Units

Two units to be completed

The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C7033 BSBFLM312A Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
D8589 CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
S6542 SITXINV001A Receive and store stock 10 Unit of competency
3. Group C Food Sevices Elective Units

Eight (8) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8261 HLTFS310C Apply and monitor food safety requirements 10 Unit of competency
S6543 SITXINV002A Control and order stock 25 Unit of competency
C9268 HLTFS311B Develop food safety programs 15 Unit of competency
D8257 HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices 20 Unit of competency
D8260 HLTFS309C Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
D8349 HLTNA302C Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines 40 Unit of competency
S6370 SITHCCC029A Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs 36 Unit of competency
D8259 HLTFS302C Prepare foods suitable for a range of food service settings 40 Unit of competency
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification taken from the Health Training Package HLT07 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST).

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching & Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education & Training on 22 October 2007.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR04540) HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES (LEVEL 3) Traineeship