Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (Traineeship)

National code: HLT33021

Units: 7 core + 5 elective

Location: Training and assessment are conducted primarily in the workplace

Delivery modes: Traineeship

Total duration: 52 weeks

Delivery weeks: 46 weeks

Holiday weeks: 6 weeks

12 units are delivered over 46 weeks of training plus 6 weeks holidays for a total duration of 52 weeks. Course includes: – 120 hours of clinical placement – 3 hours monthly workplace training sessions – 3 hours monthly trainer contact sessions – ‘On the job’ learning – Self-study

This program is delivered with 3 hours structured training and 3 hours trainer contact sessions per month either remotely or in the workplace, with assessments and resources online via the Learning Management System.

Traineeship: $250 / Concession $50

Full Fee: $3,000

*This program is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth government funding to eligible candidates. Eligibility criteria applies.

Enrolment fees include additional resources required for the program and student ID charges. For additional service fees, such as re-assessment fees or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please refer to the Domestic Student Handbook.

• Therapy Assistant

• Physiotherapy Assistant

• Allied Health Assistant

• Podiatry Assistant

• Speech Pathology Assistant

• Pathways to further studies including Nursing and Occupational Therapy

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite qualifications required to enter this program.

Education and skills

Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.

Regulatory

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age.

All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf.

Students with disabilities

MCIE welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.

Digital technology

Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.

Industry requirements

Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):

• National Police Check

• Working with Children Check

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations

Prior experience

Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Please click here for more information on RPL fees, terms and conditions.

Workplacement 

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of clinical placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

The mandatory placement hours must be documented for the following units:
 HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program
 HLTAHA029 Support independence and community participation
 HLTAHA049 Recognise impact of health conditions

Delivery and assessment

• A range of assessment methods are used for this qualification may include but not limited to the following:

• Written questions and quiz

• Scenarios and case studies

• Practical observations or simulated activities

• Workplace logbook

• Workplace third-party report

• Reflective journal

• Assessor observation

USI

All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give MCIE administration staff permission to apply on your behalf. Trainees must be employed and be a signatory of a Training Contract.