This certificate reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
Health Services Assistants are employed in a variety of settings. They may be employed by a specific health care provider or by an organisation that specialises in provision of general health services, storage, transport and client assistance. A wide variety of employment opportunities exist for Health Services Assistants across government, agencies, community and private industry. Employment is typically available on a full time or part time basis and suits a range of individuals with a variety of employment needs.
Students who successfully complete this course may be eligible to continue further study at Diploma level in Community Services, Nursing, Mental Health or other related human services fields.
April 2027
EQUALS International
81 Currie Street,
ADELAIDE,
South Australia,
5000, ADELAIDE, Australia
July 2026
EQUALS International
81 Currie Street,
ADELAIDE,
South Australia,
5000, ADELAIDE, Australia
Satisfactory completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance qualification are:
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Adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in study and work environments.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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