RPL for HLT32812 Certificate III in Health Support Services

Recognise your experience

If you already have industry experience, then utilising Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your existing skills into a nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way of achieving industry accreditation while broadening your career opportunities.

As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this process as easy and smooth as possible for you.

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RPL Cost	Traditional study cost	Your savings
$1,200	$4,000	$2,800
RPL cost includes all assessment services and issue of your nationally recognised qualification. Want to save a further $240 off this qualification? Contact us today to learn how!

RPL Cost

Traditional study cost

Your savings

$1,200

$4,000

$2,800

RPL cost includes all assessment services and issue of your nationally recognised qualification.

Want to save a further $240 off this qualification? Contact us today to learn how!

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PACKAGING RULES

15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:

4 core units
11 elective units

A wide range of electives is available and can be packaged to provide either:

a generic qualification that covers a range of work functions, or
a targeted qualification as required for specific work roles

Elective units are to be packaged as follows:

For a generic qualification select a minimum of 6 units of competency from the relevant electives listed below (i.e. across all streams)

For a qualification targeted to a specific area of work select a minimum of 6 units of competency from the relevant elective group

and additional electives may be selected from:

Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing

Core units

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Workplaces may package electives to reflect the functions of workers. To facilitate the selection of electives, relevant units of competency have been grouped as follows:

Cleaning electives
Laundry electives
Food services electives
Grounds maintenance electives
General maintenance electives
Work relationships electives

1 . For a generic qualification

Select a minimum of 6 units of competency from across all elective groups below, including elective Groups A-D and 'Other relevant electives'.

2 . For a qualification targeted to a specific work area

Industry has identified three specific work areas that demand a minimum number of electives (i.e. 6 electives) to be selected as follows:

Cleaning work requires 6 Group ACleaning electives
Laundry work requires 6 Group BLaundry electives
Food services work requires 6 Group CFood services electives

Where the electives achieved address requirements for one of these specific work areas, this is to be clearly articulated on the transcript (certification) as:

"This qualification includes electives required for Cleaning work"

"This qualification includes electives required for Laundry work"

"This qualification includes electives required for Food services work"

3 . Select additional electives to a total of 11 electives in line with the Packaging Rules

A number of units of competency listed as electives for this qualification have been drawn from other Training Packages as follows:

PRM04 Asset Maintenance Training Package
LMT07 Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Training Package (V2)
SIT07 Tourism, Hospitality and Events V2
RTF03 Amenity Horticulture Training Package
TLI07 Transport and Logistics Training Package
BSB07 Business Services Training Package (V3)
CPP07 Property Services Training Package

Where job roles are undertaken predominantly outside a health care setting then Training Package users may wish to access qualifications from that Training Package.

Group A electives - at least 6 units required for CLEANING work

PRMCC01A Use hot water extraction

PRMCC03A Use dry foam shampoo

PRMCC04A Use dry absorbent compound

PRMCC05A Use wet foam shampoo

PRMCL02B Restore a hard floor surface

PRMCL03B Replace a hard floor finish

PRMCL09B Clean glass surfaces

PRMCL10B Clean ceiling surfaces and fittings

PRMCL13B Clean window coverings

PRMCL16B Wash furniture and fittings

PRMCL20B Clean using pressure washing

PRMCL22B Organise and monitor cleaning operations

Group B electives - at least 6 units required for LAUNDRY work

LMTGN2005B Perform minor maintenance

LMTGN2006B Perform test or inspection to check product quality

LMTGN2008B Coordinate work of team or section

LMTGN2010B Perform tasks to support production

LMTGN3001B Control production in a section of a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise

LMTGN3005B Plan tasks to assist production operations

LMTGN4005A Plan and implement production within a work area

Group C electives - at least 6 units required for FOOD SERVICES work

HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices

HLTFS302D Prepare foods suitable for a range of food service settings

(Note pre-requ: HLTFS207C)

HLTFS309C Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace (Note pre-requ: HLTFS207C)

HLTFS310C Apply and monitor food safety requirements

(Note pre-requ: HLTFS207C)

HLTFS311C Develop food safety programs (Note pre-requ: HLTFS207C)

HLTFS312C Conduct food safety audits (Note pre-requ: HLTFS311C)

HLTNA302D Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines

SITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

(Note pre-requs: SITXOHS002A, SITHCCC001B, SITHCCC002A, SITHCCC005A)

SITHCCC029A Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs

(Note pre-requ: SITXOHS002A)

SITXINV002A Control and order stock

(Note pre-requ: SITXINV001A or SITHCCC003B)

Group D electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Other relevant electives

Grounds maintenance electives

AHCPMG301A Control weeds

AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals

AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program

AHCTRF302A Establish turf

AHCNSY306A Implement propagation plan

General maintenance elective