HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS Course Code: N/A
Course Outline
Nursing Support Career Pathway: English + Certificate III in Health Services Assistance + Work Placement
Includes: HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
Take your first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare with ABM’s Nursing Support Career Pathway. This comprehensive programme is designed for international students or new entrants to the health sector who wish to become skilled support workers in hospitals and aged care facilities.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Learn in a supportive, face-to-face classroom environment
- Build specialised English for healthcare communication
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Complete 80 hours of work placement in real healthcare settings
- Suitable for those with or without prior healthcare experience
Delivery mode: Face to Face
Delivery site: Classroom – 242 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
More information is available via the My Skills Website.
Course Details
Duration: 16 weeks
Start Date: 12 January 2026
| Number of units | Code | Title | Core/Elective |
| 1 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core |
| 2 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| 3 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core |
| 4 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
| 5 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core |
| 6 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | Core |
| 7 | BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | Core |
| 8 | CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 9 | CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 10 | CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 11 | HLTAIN001 | Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment (require an acute care work place) | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 12 | HLTAIN002 | Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment | Elective (Group B – assisting in nursing work in acute care specialisation) |
| 13 | CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Elective (Other elective) |
| 14 | CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds | Elective (Other SIS) |
| 15 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Elective (Other elective) |
Work placement arrangements
🔍 Work Placement Details
During your work placement, you will complete the following units:
- HLTINF006– Infection prevention and control
- HLTAIN001– Assist with nursing care in an acute care setting
- CHCCCS031– Provide individualised support
Support includes:
- Work placement agreement provided and explained by ABM
- Supervision by qualified trainers/assessors
- Logbook instruction and support
- Flexible shifts based on business needs (approx. 5 hours per shift)
- Additional shifts may be required to meet the 80-hour requirement
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Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
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Health Services Assistant
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Personal Care Assistant
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Hospital Orderly
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Patient Support Assistant
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Support Worker
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Care Worker
Upon completion, you may be eligible to progress to:
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HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
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CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support
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CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
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CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
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HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration
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And more