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HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANCE
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NSW ContextThe Assisting in nursing stream in HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance qualification is recognised in NSW as appropriate for the Assistant in Nursing job role. The Assistant in Nursing stream is designed to provide access to employment and ultimately a career pathway as a nurse in the acute care sector. The assistant in nursing works as part of the nursing team, with registered and enrolled nurses, to assist and provide support in the delivery of nursing care. The qualification provides a clearly articulated pathway from assistant in nursing to enrolled nurse.
This qualification is not appropriate for working in an aged care facility in NSW.
Immunisation: Health workers and learners undertaking work placement in NSW Health facilities must comply with the assessment, screening and vaccination requirements of Policy Directive PD2007_006
Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Person: Health workers and learners undertaking work placement in NSW Health facilities must comply with Employment Screening Using Criminal Record Checks Policy Directive PD2005_552
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Qualifications and Pathways
HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
HLT42007 Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
Traineeships
The Vocational Training Board establishes traineeships in NSW. Through a consultative process between peak industry groups, employers and unions, facilitated by the ITAB, qualifications are identified that meet industry requirements and have appropriate award arrangements. This information is submitted to the Board for the declaration of a vocational training order in accordance with NSW legislation.
As qualifications have a vocational training order established, they are posted on the NSW DET Commissioner’s Bulletin. Further advice is available from NSW DET http://apprenticeship.det.nsw.edu.au/index1.htm
Current Health Services Assistance traineeship in NSW is:
HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
New payroll tax arrangements for apprentices and trainees
New arrangements for the payment of payroll tax for apprentices and trainees in NSW take effect from 1 July 2008.
Currently, wages paid to apprentices and new entrant trainees in NSW are exempt from payroll tax. From 1 July 2008, this exemption will no longer apply and all employers will be required to include the wages and salaries paid to apprentices and new entrant trainees in their payroll tax calculation. Further information available from Office of State Revenue click here
VET in Schools
The Health Services Assistance qualifications in the HLT07 Health Training Package have not been identified as suitable for VET in Schools pathways.
For more information about VET in Schools in NSW visit: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/
The NSW Board of Studies is responsible for the inclusion of training package qualifications in the HSC studies. Further information is available at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au .
Peak Bodies and Key Stakeholders
NSW Nurses’ Association
The registered union for all nurses in New South Wales. The Association represents the industrial interest of nurses employed under all awards and agreements registered in this State in both the public and private sectors. Its role is to protect the interests of nurses and the nursing profession.
NSW Health
The state government department that covers all aspects of public health in NSW
Resources
Please contact NSW Community Services and Health ITAB regarding training and assessment resource needs for the qualifications or skills sets in this industry sector.
Other resources may be available from industry peaks, National Training Information Service (NTIS), Registered Training Organisations and Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council.
