HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Course Information
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.
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.
Overview
Duration:
16 weeks (2 days per week + 1 day tutorial) + 80 work placement hoursEntry Requirement
More details- Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, if student has IELTS 4.5 or equivalent through ABM EPT, enrol with Plus Nursing English.
- Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 10
Delivery mode:
Face to FaceDelivery site:
• ABM Campus: 242 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Starting Dates
2026
12 Jan
9 Feb
9 Mar
13 Apr
11 May
8 Jun
13 Jul
10 Aug
7 Sep
2027
11 Jan
15 Feb
15 Mar
12 Apr
17 May
14 Jun
12 Jul
16 Aug
13 Sep
Course Detail
Nursing Support Pathway Flow
If the student has IELTS 4.5 or equivalent through ABM EPT, enrol with Plus Nursing English.Course Duration
- Qualification duration: 16 weeks
- Work Placement: 80 hours in real healthcare settings
- No holiday breaks
Entry Requirements
- Age: 18 years+, English: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Key Benefits & Work Placement info
Work Placement Information
- 80 hours of supervised work placement in hospitals and aged care facilities
- Opportunity to apply classroom learning in real healthcare environments
- Build confidence and gain hands-on experience working alongside professionals
- Placement assistance provided by ABM staff
Key Industry Partners
- Private Hospitals, Medical Centres, Aged Care Centres
Course Benefits
- Acquire fundamental skills to work in Australian hospitals and care facilities after certification
- Gain practical experience through 80 hours of hands-on training
- Enhance medical English communication skills
- Learning design accessible even for beginners
- Can be leveraged for future career advancement (nursing degree/advanced qualifications)
Frequently Asked Questions
| No. of unit | Code | Title | Core or 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 |
| 9 | CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | Elective |
| 10 | CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals | Elective |
| 11 | HLTAIN001 | Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment (require an acute care work place) | Elective |
| 12 | HLTAIN002 | Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment | Elective |
| 13 | CHCCCS031 | Provide individualised support | Elective |
| 14 | CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds | Elective |
| 15 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | Elective |
