TAFE Queensland
4 terms
Start your healthcare career with this entry-level Certificate II that equips you with essential skills to work in support roles across hospitals, aged care, and residential facilities. Perfect for high school students seeking a practical qualification while completing Year 12.
You must be a Year 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school (Year 10 students may be considered in some instances). The course duration cannot exceed your remaining high school studies. A pass in Year 10 Maths and English is highly recommended. You will complete a Skills Check assessment in English, Maths, and Digital Technology (recommended benchmark level 1 for all). Closed-toe black leather shoes, personal stationery, and a valid email address are required.
Core units include: Communicate and work in health or community services, Work with diverse people, Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control, and Participate in workplace health and safety. Elective units cover: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately, Plan and apply time management, Maintain a high standard of service, Prepare and maintain beds, Respond effectively to behaviours of concern, Transport individuals, Provide First Aid, and Conduct manual tasks safely. You must complete all core units and 8 elective units.
TAFE Queensland is a leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and experienced healthcare professionals. The TAFE at School program offers a unique advantage: completing this Certificate II guarantees direct entry into any TAFE Queensland diploma course, provides up to 4 QCE points, and makes you job-ready while still in high school. Multiple campus locations across Queensland ensure accessibility.
Upon completion, you can work as a ward assistant, orderly, food services assistant, or laundry services worker in hospitals and healthcare facilities. This qualification provides a foundation to progress to Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or further nursing and aged care qualifications. With over 50,000 healthcare jobs expected to open in the next five years, this qualification positions you for a rewarding career in Australia's strong-growth healthcare sector.
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