CERTIFICATE II IN HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
COURSE CODE: HLT23221
Fed TAFE (RTO Code 4909)
What will you learn?
Take the first step into your career in the health industry. This program will provide you with the work skills and knowledge to enhance your career prospects and to provide assistance to healthcare professionals. It is taught within our dedicated classrooms and simulated practical worklabs on campus and includes training in first aid, infection control, medical terminology and other nursing related care units.
Study & Career Pathways
Further study options
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Certificate III in Individual Support (aged care and disability)
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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
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Diploma of Nursing (DIV2 nurse)
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Advanced Diploma of Health Science
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Bachelor of Nursing (DIV1 nurse); Nursing; Midwifery; Paramedical Science
Potential career paths
Allied health care professional ; Aged care or disability worker; Nurse ; Paramedic; Midwife
Program Delivery
After two years of study, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification that also contributes four units of credit into the Certificate III in Individual Support (aged care and disability) and three units of credit into the Diploma of Nursing
Location: Fed TAFE, Horsham
Contact: Wednesdays during school terms 9:20am to 3:20pm
Work Placement
Mandatory 120 hours of work placement is required over two years to gain qualification
Clothing & Equipment
Fed TAFE polo top (available after census date) to be worn each week and for SWL placement. Further information at Induction Day or in the Fed TAFE Student Handbook. Own laptop and USB to be brought to class each week.
Materials Fee
Paid for by Department of Education for Government students. Independent and Catholic students to discuss with your school VET Co-ordinator
Program commencement is subject to enrolment numbers.
Accreditation
Contribution towards VCE: VM
A Certificate II or above VET course is mandatory for students studying VCE-VM. 180 nominal hours or above equals two VET credits
Contribution towards VPC
Every 90 nominal hours of VET equals one unit of credit
Contribution towards VCE
Recognition of up to four VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level
ATAR Contribution
No ATAR contribution
Scored Assessment: No
National Accreditation
After two years of study, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification that also contributes four units of credit into the Certificate III in Individual Support (aged care and disability) and three units of credit into the Diploma of Nursing