Certificate II in Health Support Services

Open the door to a career in health

The Certificate II in Health Support Services will enable you to work in the health or aged care sector in a variety of different environments such as a hospital assistant, patient services assistant, catering staff, hospitality services, cleaner, and stores person.

Throughout the course, you will gain the knowledge and hands-on practical skills to work effectively with others in a team environment, communicate in the workplace and apply workplace health and safety and infection control practices. In addition, you will gain a range of skills that will enable you to work as a member of a team that provides support for the effective functioning of health services.

The Certificate II in Health Support Services can also provide you with a range of different study pathways to other courses in health including:

• Pathology collection
• Sterilisation services
• Health services assistance
• Individual support in ageing or disability
• Dental laboratory assisting
• Population health

Gain these skills

• Develop sound communication skills
• Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
• Receive transported food
• Prepare and maintain beds
• Transport individuals
• Undertake routine stock maintenance including linen supplies