Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (Traineeship)
HLT33021
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Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to brush up your skills, this course is a great pathway to assistance work in medical imaging, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and other allied health contexts.
Job prospects
+ Therapy Assistant
+ Physiotherapy Assistant
+ Allied Health Assistant
+ Podiatry Assistant
+ Speech Pathology Assistant
+ Pathways to further studies including Nursing and Occupational Therapy
Duration
+ Duration: 52 weeks
+ Work placement: 120 hours
Local students Yes
International students No
Is this funded?
Yes - Government funding is available to eligible students. Click here to see if you qualify.
How can I study?
Training and assessment are conducted primarily in the workplace. Call us to discuss your options.
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.
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Therapy Assistant
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Physiotherapy Assistant
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Allied Health Assistant
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Podiatry Assistant
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Speech Pathology Assistant
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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):
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National Police Check
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Working with Children Check
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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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
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A range of assessment methods are used for this qualification may include but not limited to the following:
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Written questions and quiz
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Scenarios and case studies
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Practical observations or simulated activities
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Workplace logbook
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Workplace third-party report
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Reflective journal
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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.
Core units
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAHA049 Recognise impact of health conditions
HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program
Elective units
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
HLTAHA029 Support independence and community participation
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
This is Nationally Recognised Training,
leading to Australian Qualifications
Framework (AQF) qualification or a
Statement of Attainment.
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