Duration
2 Years½ Day/Week
Location
Geelong CityWerribee
Placement
MandatoryScored
Yes
Entry requirements
- Attending a secondary school
- Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
- Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.
You will learn
- Apply effective infection control practices
- Workplace health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment
- Develop effective communication techniques to interact with clients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
- To interpret and apply medical terminology accurately
- Explore the systems and functions of the human body to better understand healthcare practices
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:
- Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
- ATAR contribution: if you undertake scored assessment, the study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment
- A Statement of Attainment for the partial completion of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Dress code and course materials
- Clothing suitable for program activities, closed in shoes - school uniform
- Dress code and course materials
Assessment is based on
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Portfolio (work samples)
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
- Workplace evidence
Further study options
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistant
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Diploma of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
Applications & attendance
How to apply
You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.
- Watch our how to apply video.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Delivered Geelong City Campus | Apply |
| 2025 VET Full Year Werribee |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Delivered The Gordon Werribee Campus | Apply |
| 2025 VET Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student | Apply |
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.
Units
| Year 1 Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | HLTINF006 | 35 |
| Communicate and work in health or community services | CHCCOM005 | 30 |
| Participate in workplace health and safety | HLTWHS001 | 20 |
| Work with diverse people | CHCDIV001 | 40 |
| Year 1 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Assist with movement | CHCCCS002 | 25 |
| Organise personal work priorities | BSBPEF301 | 30 |
| Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | CHCCCS020 | 20 |
| Year 2 Core Units | Code | Hours |
| Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | BSBMED301 | 60 |
| Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | BSBMED301 | 0 |
| Year 2 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Recognise healthy body systems | HLTAAP001 | 70 |
| Take clinical measurements | HLTHPS001 | 50 |
Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga