ObjectivesThis qualification is suited to those holding roles of responsibility/supervisory postion within Health Support Services.
Entry requirementsEmployment within the Health Sector is required. Other Entry Requirements Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Academic titleCertificate III in Health Support Services
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
The selection of units will be reflective of the participant and workplace needs.
Where • Workplace Based
Duration Options
This program is offered part time up to 36 months or full time over 2 years.
Selection Process • Individual Interview
Employment Opportunities
Includes Leading Laundry Hand, Senior Kitchen Hand, Senior Cleaner & Maintenance supervisor.
Further Study Options
Successful completion of this program may allow participants the opportunity to articulate into Certificate 1V in Health Support Services (Supervision)
Pathways Courses
Certificate IV in Health Support Services (Supervision) :: HLT40402
Assessment
You will not be assessed as part of this course.
Packaging Rules
This qualification consists of 4 core (compulsory) & 11 electives units. Targeted units for cleaning, laundry & Food services are available.
More general units that cover areas of General and Grounds Maintenance are also available.
Examples of units available include
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
BSBCMN302A Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development
BSBCMN312A Support Innovation and Change
BSBFLM303B Contribute To Effective Workplace Relationships
BSBFLM312A Contribute to team effectiveness
CHCCS401A Facilitate co-operative behaviour
CHCORG3B Participate in the work environment
HLTFS207B Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFS302B Prepare foods suitable for a range of food service settings
HLTFS309B Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
HLTFS310B Apply and monitor food safety requirements
HLTFS311B Develop food safety programs
HLTFS312B Conduct food safety audits
HLTHIR301A Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTNA302B Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes
LMTEMGN08A Perform minor maintenance
LMTPRGN01A Plan and implement production within a work team
LMTPRGN03A Participate in production planning processes
LMTPRGN04A Coordinate production
LMTPRGN08A Perform tasks to support production
LMTPRGN12A Control production
LMTPRLA11A Coordinate and process products for storage or despatch
PRMCC01A Use Hot Water Extraction
PRMCC03A Use Dry Foam Shampoo
PRMCC05A Use Wet Foam Shampoo
PRMCL03B Replace A Hard Floor Finish
PRMCL20B Clean Using Pressure Washing
RTC3401A Control Weeds
RTC3404A Control Plant Pests, Diseases & Disorders
RTC3704A Prepare & Apply Chemicals
RTC3705A Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
RTF3004A Implement a grassed area maintenance program
RTF3010A Establish turf
RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan
THHBCAT01B Prepare Foods According To Dietary And Cultural Needs
THHGGA07B Control And Order Stock
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.