Health Services
Health Services programs give students an early start in one of Australia’s most in-demand and rewarding sectors.
Practical training for Australia’s fastest-growing health sector
With foundational training in patient care, communication, safety and support, these programs prepare students for a wide range of career paths in nursing, allied health, aged care, and hospital environments.
Students gain real-world exposure to healthcare settings through practical tasks and simulated experiences – helping them build confidence, explore their interests, and develop essential work readiness skills. With healthcare ranked among Australia’s fastest-growing industries, these programs provide a valuable head start toward future study or employment in the health sector.
Lifeskills
Organisation
Working with diverse people
Communication
Teamwork & collaboration
Basic emergency life support
Work health & safety
IVET Courses
HLT23221
Certificate II in Health Support Services
Duration
2 Years
The Certificate II in Health Support Services introduces students to non-clinical roles within the healthcare system – developing practical skills in hygiene, safety, teamwork, and communication.
This course is ideal for students interested in working behind the scenes to support health professionals and patients, offering hands-on learning and a clear understanding of the responsibilities in support-based roles.
It provides a valuable starting point for further study or entry-level employment in the health sector, helping students build job-ready skills while exploring career pathways in one of Australia’s fastest growing industries.
Learning Areas
- Hospitality Skills
- Coffee Making skills
- Work health and safety
- Hygenic practices for food safety
- How to interact with customers
Job Opportunities
- Bar attendant
- Cafe attendant
- Catering assistant
- Food & Beverage assistant
- Front Office assistant
- Customer services
- Sales
HLT33021
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Duration
2 Years
The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance prepares students to work alongside health professionals in a range of care settings including aged care, disability services, and rehabilitation.
Through a combination of classroom learning and 120 hours of supervised clinical placement, students build the knowledge, communication skills, and hands-on experience needed to assist in therapeutic and support roles.
This course provides a strong pathway into the growing healthcare sector, whether students are looking to begin work after school or continue into further study in allied health, nursing, or community care.
Schools can offer this as a scored VCE VET program in the second year, adding depth and opportunity to the vocational learning experience.
Note: Year 2 UOCs are VCAA scored program for VIC.
Learning Areas
- Personal organisation and workplace health & safety
- Workplace information and technology
- Working and communicating with health professionals
- Working with diversity and client service
- Managing behaviours of concern
- Infection prevention and control
- Assisting with movement
- Medical terminology
- Healthy body systems
Job Opportunities
- Therapy Assistant/Aide
- Allied Health Assistant
- Speech Pathology Assistant
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Podiatry Assistant
HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Duration
2 Years
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance prepares students for entry-level roles in hospitals and healthcare facilities – developing practical skills in patient care, infection control, and medical terminology.
Students explore a variety of support roles within the healthcare system, gaining real-world experience and foundational knowledge to thrive in fast-paced clinical environments.
This course offers a clear pathway into employment or further study in nursing, allied health, or other health-related fields, helping schools deliver a high-impact vocational program that meets growing workforce demand.
Note: Year 2 UOCs are VCAA scored program for VIC.
Learning Areas
- Australian healthcare system
- Interpreting & applying medical terminology
- Healthy body systems
- Assisting with movement
- Communicating with clients
- Infection prevention & control
- Interactive simulated workplace practice
Job Opportunities
- Nursing Assistant
- Ward Assistant and Orderly
- Health professional assistants, such as Medical Receptionists and Dental Assistants
- Allied Health Roles
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