Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance VDSS
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Overview
Prepare for a career in the health industry. You'll develop skills to assist allied health professionals as they care for clients across a range of areas such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
Career Pathways
Where will the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33021 (VDSS) take me?
With this qualification you can go into roles such as allied health assistant, patient services assistant, rehabilitation assistant and therapy assistant or aid.
Study Pathways
After completing this program, you can pathway to further study at higher levels including Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43021 or other qualifications from the HLT or CHC training packages.
Course Details
Campus
Delivery methods
This course is taught in-person at our Greensborough campus.
Class Schedule
Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm.
ATAR Contribution
If you wish to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Health, you must undertake scored assessment (Year 2) for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to your ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study.
Credit in VCE or VCE VM
This course provides recognition of two VCE VET units at Unit 1 and 2 level, a scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence and an additional non-scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Type | Hours |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | Core | 60 |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | Elective | 25 |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | Elective | 20 |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core | 30 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core | 40 |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Elective | 70 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | Elective | 18 |
| HLTHPS001 | Take clinical measurements | Elective | 50 |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core | 35 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core | 20 |
Fees & Costs
Fees
2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292
Requirements
You must be at least 15 years old and in Year 10 or Year 11 in secondary school.
If you wish to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Health, you must undertake scored assessment (Year 2) for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to your ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study.
Next Steps
Students:
Talk to your school's VET Coordinator about enrolling into VDSS at Melbourne Polytechnic. You may be invited to attend an information session.
Schools:
Apply through our dedicated VDSS Portal.
Recognising Organisations
Nationally Recognised Training This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.