Have you considered a career in the health sector? This course has been developed in partnership with Western Health as preparation for the role of Health Services Assistant.
The course will introduce you to aspects of the role of a Health Services Assistant and includes a five day work placement at one of Western Health’s campuses located in Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown.
On successful completion of this course, you will receive the CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services. You may also be offered a traineeship opportunity with Western Health leading to HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
Many past participants who have successfully completed the course and gained a traineeship with Western Health have applied for on-going casual, part-time or full-time work across the three campuses.
Alternatively, this qualification may be used as a pathway qualification into a range of community services work.
Dates:
Time: 9:30am
Location: 266 Hampshire Road Sunshine
‘This course has multiple intakes during the year. We are taking enrolments for classes in 2024!
Days:
Mondays – Fridays (9 weeks)
Time:
9:30am – 3:00pm
Practical Placement:
Includes a 30 hour industry placement to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and further develop your skills in a workplace setting. Placement will take place across Western Health campuses located in Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown.
Successful completion of the Certificate II in Community Services may lead to the offer of a position in Western Health’s Health Services Assistant Traineeship program. Alternatively, graduates of the program may undertake further study in community services or seek employment in the following areas:
Enrolment Information
To be considered for enrolment in this program you must attend a pre-training interview. For non-eligible applicants’ full fee will apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Delivery method
Assessment requirements
Examples of evidence gathering techniques that will be used:
You need to have prior to placement
Resources included
All course materials are provided.
Training is delivered with the support of Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding, subject to the eligibility of the individual.
If you are interested in this course call 8746 1000 or email [email protected] or click https://djerriwarrh.org.au/contact/
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Core Units
BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective Units
CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
CHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds
BSBWOR201 Manage personal stress in the workplace
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Course Fees for 2024
| Approximate
Government Contribution |
Tuition fee | Tuition (per hour) |
||||
| Full fee paying | $0.00 | $2,347.50 | $7.26 | |||
| Government subsidised | $2,347.50 | $493.00 | $1.52 | |||
| Government subsidised – Concession | $2,741.90 | $98.60 | $0.30 | |||
* Training is delivered with the support of Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding, subject to the eligibility of the individual. Click here to check eligibility
