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CQUniversity Australia (CQU)

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Certificate II in Health Support Services

  • Certificate

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 months full-time
Course Code
HLT23215
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services. At this level workers complete tasks under supervision involving known routines and procedures or complete routine but variable tasks in collaboration with others in a team environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must undertake work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Entry requirements

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.


Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no entry requirements for this course however all students are required to collect and complete mandatory checks as per CQUniversity policy in preparation for the compulsory vocational placement. Please make yourself familiar with the Compulsory Pre-Placement Requirements.

These mandatory vocational placement requirements ensure patient and student safety. Also refer to the Clinical Placement Guidelines and Mandatory Checks Requirements for Vocational Placement requirements.


Study locations

Mackay City

Rockhampton

Townsville

Career pathways

The qualification provides a foundation to the health sector to prepare for career pathways and entry into Higher Education qualifications e.g. nursing and allied health.


Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at CQUniversity Australia (CQU).
85%
Overall satisfaction
85.1%
Skill scale
71.4%
Teaching scale
82.9%
Employed full-time
$74.6k
Average salary