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Accreditation 

Contribution towards VCE: VM 

It is mandated that students studying VCE: VM complete 180 hours of a VET course in a Certificate II or above.  This will contribute 2 VET credits towards a student’s program.

Contribution towards VPC

Students studying VPC may choose to include a VET program, however it is not mandated.

Contribution towards VCE

VCE –Students who complete this program may be eligible for recognition of up to three units at Units 1 and 2 level.

No ATAR Contribution

No Scored Assessment Available

National Accreditation

CERTIFICATE II IN HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES (CLIENT SUPPORT) COURSE CODE: HLT23221

Federation University RTO Code: 4909

What Will You Learn?

Take the first step into your career in the health industry. This program will provide you with the 
work skills and knowledge to enhance your career prospects and to provide assistance to healthcare professionals. It is taught within our dedicated classrooms and simulated practical worklabs on campus and includes training in first aid, infection control, medical terminology and other nursing related care units. After two years of study, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification that also contributes three units of credit into the Diploma of Nursing.

Fees & Equipment

Study & Career Pathways

Further study options

  • ertificate III in Individual Support (aged care and disability)

  • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

  • Diploma of Nursing (DIV2 nurse)

  • Bachelor of Nursing (DIV1 nurse)

  • Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery

  • Bachelor of Paramedical Science

 

Potential career paths

Following further studies, career opportunities include:

  • Allied health care professional 

  • Aged care or disability worker

  • Nurse

  • Paramedic

  • Midwife

  • Allied Health Care Professional

  • Aged Care Worker

Program Delivery

Delivered over 2 years

Location : Federation University

Wimmera Campus (Horsham)

Contact Days/Hours (Wednesdays) 9.20 am – 3.20pm 

Workplacement 

It is mandated that students undertake a minimum of 40 hours Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) for the duration of this program within a health provider workplace, or similar, to gain competency and enhance their learning and job prospects. Wimmera Southern Mallee assist to coordinate placements for health students.

Clothing/Equipment/OHS and Materials Fee

PPE – Uniform is required with further information at Induction Day


Materials fee – paid for by Department of Education for Government students/Independent and 
Catholic students to discuss with your school VET Co-ordinator

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