HLT23221 Certificate II in Health Support Services.

Certificate II in Health Support Services prepares students for the role of workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services. At this level workers complete tasks under supervision involving known routines and procedures or complete routine but variable tasks in collaboration with others in a team environment.

Possible Career Outcomes (Industries):

• Health Administrative Worker
• Ward Assistant
• Pathology Courier
• Caretaker
• Hospital Maintenance Worker
• Nurse’s Aide
• Hospital Porter

Formal Training Conducted By SDS:

• School Based (VETiS)
• Workplace Based Training Available
• On-site and Correspondence Options Available

Attendance Requirements:

• 4 – 8 Weeks (Full-time)

Qualification Packaging Rules:

12 x Total Units

4 x Core Units

• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

8 x Elective Units*

* Elective units can be substituted for a range of suitable alternative units but are subject to availability and course requirements.

Pre-requisites / Entry Requirements:
Nil

Clothing / Footwear Requirements:

• Closed in footwear

Course Provisions:

• All training material (theory and practical)
• All assessment material (theory and practical)
• Tea, coffee and water

Course Outcome:
On successful completion of the course students will receive a Qualification as well as any additional licenses completed competently through electives undertaken.*

* Please note that all students are responsible for the application and payment of any additional licencing completed under this qualification.