This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
This qualification has been structured with elective groups for specific work functions in assisting in nursing work in acute care. In addition, the qualification supports multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
What Will I Study?
15 units of competency are required for this qualification.
7 core units
8 elective units
Learning Resources
IHNA recommend all enrolling students to have the below learning resources that will support their learning process.
Interactive Learning
Learners Guides – Unit Study Guide
Handouts
Presentations (PPT)
References – LibGuide
Discussion Forum – Online Discussion forum
Resources for skill development
Simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions
A suitable workplace for practical placement, e.g. aged care, home and community, disability or community service organization which ever is applicable.
How is the Course Assessed?
Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:
Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
Scheduled dates throughout the year
Perth Campus
Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace,
PERTH,
Western Australia,
6000, PERTH, Australia
Scheduled dates throughout the year
Melbourne CBD Campus
Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street,
MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3000, MELBOURNE, Australia
IHNA has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements.
18 years of age and above
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (Academic) with a minimum total band score of 5.0 and minimum score of 5.0 in each of the four components of listening, reading, writing and speaking or meets equivalent English language proficiency requirements including ELICOS at upper intermediate level
A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
Immunization (this is required for the Professional Experience Placement)
Basic computer skills
Provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
