HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services & HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

The Trade College is proud to be partnering with Mater Education to offer Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program for senior students who are passionate about embarking on a career in the health industry.

Students will have the opportunity to study on-site in the Trade College simulated learning environments and gain first-hand experience in acute hospital and healthcare settings, working alongside qualified healthcare professionals.

Every opportunity – that will ‘Nail the Connection’.

Studying with ATCNB & Mater Education

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Health Services

Mater Education is a unique and specialised healthcare education and training provider, and Queensland’s only accredited, hospital-based, independent Registered Training Organisation.

Our HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services & HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance courses are offered by Mater Education (RTO #5210) and delivered at the Australian Trade College North Brisbane (Scarborough).

Our students will learn contemporary best practice and have a rare opportunity to access the Trade College flagship industry placement program to gain experience across some of Mater’s exceptional hospitals and healthcare services, and our carefully chosen hospital, aged care and community care partners.

Kick-start a rewarding career in healthcare with access to world-class simulation facilities and learning environments, supported by a team of expert clinicians, teachers and Trade College career and industry staff.

Why Study With Us?

Practical Learning

Combined theoretical and simulation-based learning provide a balanced approach, to strengthen your understanding, confidence and capability in delivering contemporary best practice care.

 

Expert Guidance

Highly qualified educators, clinical facilitators along with the Mater Education student services and Trade College teams to support you every step of the way.

 

Hands-on Experience

Extensive industry vocational placement blocks across both Year 11 and Year 12 combined with the Trade College hands-on training environment give you direct insight into Health Services industry and our carefully chosen hospitals, health and community care partners.

Start Your Career in Nursing, Aged Care & More

Dedicated pathway for senior students interested in pursuing a career in health

The program is designed to give students the ability to develop an understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, communication and team work, and establish a solid foundation on which to build their healthcare career after Year 12.

The program will deliver a Certificate II in Health Support Services in Year 11 and Certificate III in Health Services Assistance in Year 12 with School-Based Traineeship pathway opportunities.

 

HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services

Gain valuable experience in a healthcare setting and learn about infection control, patient safety, first aid and other foundational care principles. The course will take twelve months (four terms).

 

HLT33015 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance course will arm you with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a range of assistant-style roles—from jobs as a patient care attendant or an assistant in nursing, through to orderly and wardsperson positions.

Play a key role in supporting front-line healthcare workers as an acute care assistant, patient care attendant, orderly or wards person. The course runs for 1 Semester (two terms).

Key areas of learning and skills development include:

  • interpreting and applying medical terminology
  • anatomy and physiology
  • working in health and community services
  • infection prevention and control

 

Future Career Options

Graduates of the course will be able to work confidently in the following roles:

  • Allied health
  • Aged care
  • Disability care
  • Healthcare support
  • Pathology
  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Administration

Or you may decide to continue your studies after Year 12 and use these courses as a stepping stone into

  • Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115)
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015)
  • Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215)
  • Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (HLT33015)
  • Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115)
  • Certificate III in Health Administration (HLT37315)

The Cert II in Health Support Services and Cert III in Health Services Assistance courses gives you a huge range of options. The Trade College Industry Liaison Officers will help guide you. Our ILOs hold a minimum qualification of a Certificate IV in Career Development, allowing them to provide professional career counselling.

The healthcare industry is the country’s largest employer by sector and high future growth will ensure plenty of jobs. So, if you’re looking for a career that’s both meaningful and rewarding, studying a health course at ATCNB is a great place to start.

Course Structure

Program Delivery

The program is open to Year 11 and Year 12 students.

HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services

Year 11 – Two days per week over twelve months (four terms). Weekly homework tasks.

Compulsory placements in line with the Trade College’s industry work experience program.

 

HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Year 12 – Two days per week over six months (two terms). Weekly homework tasks.

Compulsory placements in line with the Trade College’s industry work experience program.

 

Vocational Placement Program

The Australian Trade College North Brisbane’s flagship Industry Engagement Work Experience / Vocational Placements Program sets us apart from other schools. Students engage with regular extended blocks of work experience to support their selected trade career. Discover more about our student work experience program.

During Certificate II & III there will be compulsory blocks of extensive, practical, hands-on, health immersive experience to expose students to the various tasks and skills as a healthcare professional.

Health Experience days will cover:

  • personal cares including bed bath / showers / shaving and feeding of patients
  • emergency care
  • basic nursing cares including wound management
  • vital signs and communication activities

Health Services Students in simulated nursing ward

Essential Information

Course Fees

The Trade College Health Services course fee is $1000, in addition to the standard College Fees.

Read more about Australian Trade College Fees.

 

How To Apply

Apply through ATCNB online. Start your application here.