Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
National Code: HLT33021
Delivery Mode: Blended - Face to face classroom and online
Assessment Mode: Classroom and Online
Duration: 6-12 months including practical placement
Location: 10 Station Road Burpengary, Qld
Course Outline
This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who support Allied Health Professionals (AHP) such as Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietetics and Occupational Therapists under predetermined guidelines. Depending on the setting, work may include following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions and/or conducting programs under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional.
This qualification is also offered as a Traineeship and is also Government Funded under the Skilled Assure Supplier (SAS) agreement that DIVTEC Training College has with the State Government.
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Overview
National Code: HLT33021
Delivery Mode: Blended - Face to face classroom and online
Assessment Mode: Classroom and Online
Duration: 6-12 months including practical placement
Location: 10 Station Road Burpengary, Qld
Course Details
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Academic Requirements:
There are no prerequisites for this nationally recognised qualification.
Admission Requirements:
There are no barriers to entry based on age (other than post school students over 16), gender, social or educational background. Students need to be able bodied and have the physical capacity to undertake the practical application of the program.
Student should have foundation skills at the ACSF levels listed below. This is tested during our Pre-training review. Each student is required to complete the Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment to determine what level they are currently working at & if they are suitable to proceed with this qualification. Where students do not have skills, they may be provided with additional support to develop their literacy and numeracy skills to this level if appropriate, or alternatively they will be provided information on other more appropriate courses.
USI Requirements:
Learners are required to comply with Evidence of enrolments at the time of enrolment with DIVTEC Training College. Students are required to provide appropriate forms of IDs to confirm their eligibility to enrol in this course. Students are required to apply for unique student identification (USI) number while their study period in Australia and this information will be handed to the students at the time of orientation (www.usi.gov.au).
IT Requirements:
This qualification requires a basic understanding and use of computers and the Internet. Support will be provided as required to develop the student’s skills.
Enrolment Documents:
To assist the enrolment process when you hit the ‘Enrol Now’ button, can please have the following documents, ready with you as you will need to upload them during the enrolment process:
Identification Requirements:
Queensland Diver’s Licence, orPhoto Identification Card, or
Adult Proof of Age Card, or
Heavy Vehicle or
Marine Licence, or
Australian passport
Concession Requirements (if applicable):
-Pensioner Concession Card, or
Health Care Card, or
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Australian Citizenship Requirements:
Australian passport, or
Australian Citizenship Certificate, or
Australian Birth Certificate, or
Green Medicare Card
Queensland Residency Requirements:
Queensland Diver’s Licence, or
Photo Identification Card, or
Adult Proof of Age Card, or
Heavy Vehicle or Marine Licence,
Australian Electoral Commission document, or
contract of property purchase, lease / rental document, mortgage / land ownership certificate, or
electricity, gas or telephone account issued the last six (6) months, or
Queensland local government rates notice
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To successfully achieve the HLT33021 – Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, twelve (12) units must be completed which are made up of:
7 core units
5 elective units
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (core)
CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services (core)
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people (core)
HLTAHA027 - Assist with an allied health program (core)
HLTAHA049 - Recognise the impact of health conditions (core)
HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (core)
HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety (core)
CHCCCS002 - Assist with movement (elective)
HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems (elective)
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid (elective)
CHCCCS020 - Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (elective)
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (unspecified elective)
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The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance has a mandatory requirement to obtain a practical placement. Students often find placements hard to source and difficult to manage.
DIVTEC Training College can solve this for you!
Through our industry partners, we can coordinate and place you where you will be able to complete the mandatory 120 hours.
This practical placement will not only assist in developing work-ready skills but will also help to consolidate the skills and knowledge for some units that you study.
For VET in School students the 120 hours are usually done in school holidays.
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This course is delivered using a blended delivery methodology. The blended methodology employed by DIVTEC Training College includes face-to-face classroom training supported by online learning. Support is provided by your trainer on a needs basis through email and phone contact.
The face-to-face classroom sessions are important to demonstrate the practical components of the course. The practical component is conducted at DIVTEC’s simulated training centre located at 10 Station Road Burpengary Qld.
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The Assessment methods used in the assessments are:
Observation
Knowledge Questions
Projects
Case Studies
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DIVTEC Training College offers support services to any students who have questions or difficulties regarding the training as well as their future career development. Students with disabilities are encouraged to enrol in the course and will be appropriately supported. For assistance please call 3855 9215 or email training@divtec.edu.au
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Types of Traineeships available:
Fulltime
Part time (Minimum of 15 paid hours per week over each 4 week period throughout duration of apprenticeship/trainee)
School Based (Minimum of 7.5 paid hours per week of paid employment. This may be averaged over a 3 month period. Over the period of a year, the employer must provide at a minimum the equivalent of 375 hours (50 days) of paid employment. Please see your school’s vocational guidance officer for more details.
The Student Contribution Fee:
Is a fee that relates to the cost of training and assessment services
The Student Contribution Fee can be paid by your employer or another person
Click here for more information to locate an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are two ways a student may obtain credit towards their program of study.
Credit transfer is an administrative process, where a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) recognises and accepts Australian recognised qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by another RTO. There are no fees associated with a Credit Transfer.
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person’s skills and knowledge acquired through previous relevant training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject or a whole program (qualification). A student may apply for RPL after enrolling with the training provider. The student must supply evidence to substantiate the claim for credit. This may be a folio of all relevant documentation and must be assessed by the RTO for RPL to be granted. Unlike Credit Transfer, the student has not previously been assessed as being competent and must go through an assessment process to be awarded RPL. For this RPL process there are fees that must be paid.
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The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
Allied Health Assistant.
Patient Services Assistant.
Therapy Assistant: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Dietetics
Note: Information provided as a guide only. List developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aatinfo.com.au).
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DIVTEC Training College offers you a Payment Plan, which enables you to pay for the Full Fee For Service course over its duration. Your first instalment is required as part of the enrolment process. Following commencement, you will be debited electronically each week until the completion of your payment plan.
For more details about the Payment Plan option please contact 3855 9215 or email: training@divtec.edu.au
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Skylah
“Throughout the 2 years of being a part of Allied I have experienced the role of becoming an Allied Health Assistant. This course consisted of doing placement. Due to not being vaccinated it was very hard for me and I thought that was the end of my journey. However, with Devony showing support and giving me other options, I found a placement which I loved. I was able to do my placement at Able kid’s therapy. This provided occupation therapy and speech pathologist therapy for kids under the age of 15. This was a very good experience, and I was well looked after. I was able to be a part of many sessions and get an in sight as to what goes on behind closed doors and what an AHA does in this type of industry. I was given the opportunity to be apart of Able kid’s therapy long term. After my placement and completing my hours, I was offered a job post school.
During this course I have learnt a lot of new skills. These include the importance of being an AHA, the role of being an AHA, and the commitment it takes to become an AHA.
My trainer Devony provided us with a lot of new skill sets. She was very professional and loved to help us where necessary. Sometimes she seemed overwhelmed, but she did her best to make sure we were all up to date. She often contributed to class discussions, and overall was a very nice and caring person. She was very good with explaining situations, and booklet work. She was very understanding with everyone’s personal experiences and allowed us to have a break if needed. Devony was very big on working with new people, so she pushed us and enabled us to make new connections with others in our class when it came to group activities”
Bailey
“My overall experience with Devony was good. She always was around to help and made sure she was there to help us if we were stuck or struggling. With most assessments she made sure we had a good knowledge and understanding of what we were doing before she let us go off and complete workbooks and knowledge questions. Devony also always greeted us and asked how we were at the start of every lesson. Another thing she would do is constantly remind us when assessments were due and overdue so we wouldn’t fall behind. All practical components and workshops were fun and enjoying for us and was easy to engage in.”
Shardaye
“My time with DIVTEC was great. The instructors' passion for teaching and practical approach made complex topics understandable. A fantastic learning experience overall.
I am delighted to express my utmost satisfaction with my course trainer. Their expertise, engaging teaching style, and dedication to student success were truly exceptional even when we didn't deserve it because we're lazy. With the guidance of DIVTEC, I feel more equipped and confident in applying what I've learned. My learning journey was greatly enriched by their outstanding instruction.”
Maddison
“During the course taught by DIVTEC I was able to learn many different skills not just for in the workplace, but in the real world. My learning was greatly enriched by the trainer's expertise in the field as well as patience and effort to make sure we understand what we are learning and get everything completed on time. I really appreciate what the trainer as done for me as a student, in regards to the support provided as well as the content of the course.”
Lani
“My trainer Devony Cleghorn has helped guide me through completing both courses with different practical components and workshops which demonstrate real life situations.”
Lauren
“During my two years of learning in these certificate courses, i have learnt many things. These courses will assist me in the future since i am interested in going into a healthcare industry. I have broadened my knowledge and skills through my practical components as well as the first aid and CPR workshops. With each lesson, I learnt something knew. From the help of our lovely Trainer Devony, our class was able to have fun lessons where we engage in many fun conversations. Our trainer was able to make each lesson different so that our class remained engaged.
I would like to thank Devony for her help throughout the past few years, especially in year 11 when I just moved to a new school and needed assistance.”
John
“Throughout the two years of this study course with Divtec in Allied Health Assistance, this has acted as an enabler towards my life, allowing for more learning opportunities and more career opportunities. the practical components through each unit were engaging and was good at simulating specific events that could occur in allied healthcare settings. As for the workshops, it was very educational. Furthermore the energy in class has promoted positive emotions and engagement from time to time depending on who you're friends with in class. Devony was also a good instructor and managed to change up styles of learning from time to time to see what was effective which was really good, especially with presentations to help a lot.
I thank Devony for her support throughout the whole of Certificate II in Health Support Services as well as Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.”
Breahn
“Completing my certificate 3 of Allied Health through Divtec in my few last years at school exceedingly helped me get my ‘foot in the door’ in the healthcare industry. When I first chose Allied Health as my elective class during school I was totally unaware what allied health actually was. However, completing the course and attending my placements I started to really understand what it was all about and quickly found out I had a passion for helping people, which has lead me on the path to my nursing career as a current studying RN. My trainers at Divtec were kind, understanding and enthusiastic. It wasn’t until my last placement with Divtec that I was offered a position on the Allied health team by Dani Cameron. She believed I had potential and saw the passion I had gained for helping people with disability needs on my placement. I am forever thankful that I was able to have the opportunity to be apart of the Allied Health team with such little experience. I’ve made many friends and gained excellent rapport with my clients. If you have the opportunity to be able to study Allied health in your last few years of schooling and are interested in a healthcare career, It’s definitely an opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss”.
Ella
“Studying online in the classroom was easy to navigate. Dani / Divtec provided opportunities to have hands on practical experiences both in the classroom and within the Community to enhance my skills and knowledge that I learnt in theory. After completing my Cert III in Allied Health, I am now studying Physiotherapy at university”.
Tomas
“I studied Allied Health with Dani / DIVTEC in year 11 and year 12, the class work was captivating and not just workbook theory. The trainer provided engaging activities and real life stories which made learning fun and provided an easy way to comprehend what was being taught. Practical placement at the Disability Day Centre was the highlight of my time, where it helped me apply the theory that I learnt into real life situations and gave me the opportunity to apply myself and all that I learnt. My trainer Dani was beyond helpful in explaining how I can use my Cert III Allied Health after year 12 and commence a career in the Health / Disability Sector. I am now as Support Worker enjoying working with clients and seeking to continue my studies with DIVTEC to further enhance my knowledge and qualifications”.
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To be eligible for the discounted concession fee, you must meet any of the below criteria:
Hold a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and is named on the card;
Provides DIVTEC Training College with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the student, their partner, or the person of whom the student is a dependant, is entitled to concessions under a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card;
Is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Has a disability; or
Is an adult prisoner.
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Individuals must:
be a Queensland resident
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
not hold a certificate III or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training; and
not be enrolled in another qualification, not including foundation skills training.
For further information regarding your eligibility please click here
Course Fee Schedule
Fee Type Student Fee
*Subsidised (non-concessional): $120
*Subsidised (concessional): $60
Full Fee Price $5,400
Corporate and Partner Organisations: Price is dependent upon staff meeting State Government concession eligibility, or a
reduced Full Fee for Service price
Full Fee Price for VET In Schools Only $950
(Dual Qualification with HLT23221
- Certificate II in Health Support Services)
Traineeships
Traineeship - Student Contribution Price $867.20 (subject to Unit selection)
Traineeship - Student Contribution Price $520.30 (subject to Unit selection) (Concessional)
School Based Traineeship $nil
RPL available. All prices are quoted at a per unit rate and may vary depending on unit selection.
* The Certificate 3 Guarantee Government funding supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III level qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career via subsidised training.
Accreditation
RTO ID: 32535
This training course is a Nationally Recognised Certificate and meets AQF standards.
DIVTEC Training College has met the Government’s requirements to provide subsidised training. This gives vocational education and training (VET) students, parents and employers confidence that the training delivered by DIVTEC Training College will develop skills that are valued by industry and will lead to employment.