Subjects
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.
Core units
Communicate and work in health or community services | |
Work with diverse people | |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | |
Participate in workplace health and safety | |
Conduct manual tasks safely | |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
Elective units
Group A electives CLEANING specialisation
Use hot water extraction | |
Use dry foam shampoo | |
Use dry absorbent compound | |
Use wet foam shampoo | |
Clean glass surfaces | |
Clean ceiling surfaces and fittings | |
Restore hard floor surfaces | |
Replace a hard floor finish | |
Clean window coverings | |
Wash furniture and fittings | |
Clean using pressure washing | |
Organise and monitor cleaning operations |
Group B electives LAUNDRY specialisation
Perform minor maintenance | |
Perform test or inspection to check product quality | |
Coordinate work of team or section | |
Perform tasks to support production | |
Control production in a section of a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise | |
Plan tasks to assist production operations | |
Plan and implement production within a work area |
Group C electives FOOD SERVICES specialisation
Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines | |
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans | |
Support food services in menu and meal order processing | |
Follow basic food safety practices | |
Apply and monitor food safety requirements | |
Prepare foods suitable for a range of client groups | |
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace | |
Prepare sandwiches (Note pre-req: | |
Produce vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes (Note pre-req: | |
Prepare foods to meet special dietary requirements (Note pre-req: | |
Control stock |
Other electives
Facilitate responsible behaviour | |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | |
Conduct internal food safety audits | |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Transport, handle and store chemicals | |
Implement a propagation plan | |
Control weeds | |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
Establish turf | |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program | |
Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Promote innovation in a team environment | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Test pool water quality | |
Develop and implement pool water maintenance procedures | |
Use hygienic practices for food safety | |
Develop and implement a food safety program |