My Pathways - Year 10

Certificate III in Allied Health (partial) (1st & 2nd Year)
Course description:
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (partial completion) (incorporating Certificate III in Health Services
Assistance): provides students with the knowledge and skills that will enhance their employment prospects in the Health
industry. These qualifications cover workers who provide assistance to allied health professionals and other health
professionals with the care of clients.
Note: The Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Allied Health is not designed as a stand-alone study. Students are
strongly advised against undertaking the Units 3 and 4 sequence without first completing Units 1 and 2.
Credit in the VCE or VCAL: recognition of up to three units at Units 1 and 2 level, and two Units 3 and 4
sequences.
Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for VCE VET Allied Health must undertake scored assessment.
Scored assessment is based on the Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Allied Health.
Requirements:
This is a two year-long course; all four semesters must be undertaken to complete the course. Scored assessment is
available for VCE VET Allied Health.
Potential Pathways:
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Allied Health (Partial) provides a dual pathway into further VET studies
• Diploma of Nursing
• Diploma of Community Services
Benefits:
• Possible credits for other TAFE courses
• Pathways to further training
Where can VET Allied Health subjects lead?
This course will prepare students for further training or employment in areas such as;
• Physiotherapy assistant
• Podiatry assistant
• Speech pathology assistant
• Occupational therapy assistant
Commencement of the program will be dependent on adequate student enrolment and funding.
*This course may have material fees*
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