If you're looking to start a career in healthcare, the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at All Health Training could be exactly the pathway you’re after. It’s a hands‑on, nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to a variety of vital supportive roles in health services.
This qualification gives you the factual, technical, and procedural knowledge needed to assist health professionals in caring for patients. It covers both direct patient contact (under supervision) and non‑clinical support work such as:
Clinical cleaning
Food preparation and distribution
Patient transport
Assisting with movement
Inventory & waste handling
Handling medical gas cylinders
Response to MET (Medical Emergency Team) calls
The HLT33115 course is ideal if you:
Want a role in a hospital or healthcare facility without being a nurse but still having meaningful impact
Are a school leaver, career changer, or someone returning to study and looking for flexible learning options
Have good communication skills, empathy, and the ability to follow safety procedures in a busy healthcare setting
Duration: Classroom-based blended study over 22 weeks, or up to 18 months if studying flexibly
Location: Blackburn or Narre Warren
Placement: Includes 80 hours of practical placement in a real healthcare setting (organised by AHT)
Delivery: Face-to-face & online blended study or flexible self-paced learning, with strong trainer support throughout
You’ll cover core units such as:
Infection prevention and control
Recognising healthy body systems
Assisting with patient movement and care
Medical terminology
Communication and teamwork in health settings
And elective units tailored to real hospital and clinical support roles.
Graduates are qualified to work as:
Health Services Assistants
Patient Services Assistants
Ward Assistants or Orderlies
Environmental Services Attendants in healthcare settings
Many students also use this course as a stepping stone into further study, including Individual Support or Nursing.
If you’re ready to start a meaningful career supporting patients and healthcare teams, visit our course page to learn more and register your interest:
👉 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
We're here to help you take the next step towards a rewarding future in health.