National ID: HLT33015 | State ID: AWK5
Working alongside allied health staff is a growing industry
Gain the skills to assist allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists) with the implementation of maintenance therapy programs to improve a client's quality of life.
During this course, you will learn how to work with children, adults and older people with a range of physical disabilities, mental health conditions, developmental delays, communication difficulties and/or social disadvantage. You will have access to a team of allied health professionals who are able to share their experiences and support your learning throughout the course.
Online learning makes up part of the course delivery and access to online resources to reinforce classroom learning is provided. You will be supported in learning the required knowledge and skills through classroom discussions and simulation activities before undertaking a full-time work placement.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Further study opportunities:
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)
Course overview
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| North Metro Tafe |
| Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) |
| One semester |
| N |
| N |
| North Metro Tafe |
| Mount Lawley |
| One semester |
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Entrance requirements
Course Overview
| Where |
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) Mount Lawley |
| Duration | |
| How | Full-Time |
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Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become an allied health assistant or therapy assistant.
Further study opportunities:
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a Therapy Aide, Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant , Allied Health Assistant and Speech Pathology Assistant.
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
VET Student Loans
VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.
Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time.
For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
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