Qualification Description

This qualification covers workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services. These functions are carried out under supervision and require the use of some discretion and judgement. These workers may also provide a team leadership, workplace training or leading hand function. These workers do not deliver direct care to clients.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Package Rules

Total number of units = 15

• 6 core units

• 9 elective units, consisting of:

  • at least 6 units from the electives listed below
  • up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation: 

• at least 6 Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Cleaning)

• at least 6 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Laundry)

• HLTFSE001 and at least 5 other Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Support Services (Food Services)

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.