Human Services Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Support Materials
Course planning template
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (operating theatre technician work) (HLT32512)
through Human Services (360 indicative hours)
Human Services Curriculum Framework
(2010)
HSC
indicative
hours
Status in Human Services
(360 indicative hours)
 7 mandatory units
 plus elective units to a minimum of
180 HSC indicative hours
HLT07 version 5 Training Package and qualification
Unit code
Unit title
Prerequisite
Status for
Certificate III in Health
Services Assistance
(operating theatre
technician work)
 6 core units
 9 elective units
(including the 4 required
Group A elective units)
35
mandatory
CHCICS303A
Support individual health and emotional well being
nil
elective
30
mandatory
HLTAP301B
Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
nil
core
20
mandatory
HLTFA311A
Apply first aid
nil
elective
20
mandatory
HLTHIR403C
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and coworkers
nil
elective
25
mandatory
HLTIN301C
Comply with infection control policies and procedures
nil
core
20
mandatory
HLTWHS200A
Participate in WHS processes
nil
core
30
mandatory
HLTHIR301C
Communicate and work effectively in health
nil
core
180
Sub-total – HSC indicative hours (mandatory units of competency)
25
elective
BSBFLM303C
Contribute to effective workplace relationships
nil
core
25
elective
BSBMED301B
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
nil
core
230
Sub-total – HSC indicative hours (mandatory + remaining qualification core units of competency)
Course planning template – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (operating theatre technician work) (HLT32512) through Human Services (360 indicative hours) course
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Human Services Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Support Materials
Human Services Curriculum Framework
(2010)
HSC
indicative
hours
Status in Human Services
(360 indicative hours)
 7 mandatory units
 plus elective units to a minimum of
180 HSC indicative hours
HLT07 version 5 Training Package and qualification
Unit code
Unit title
Status for
Certificate III in Health
Services Assistance
(operating theatre
technician work)
Prerequisite
 6 core units
 9 elective units
(including the 4 required
Group A elective units)
25
elective
HLTTH301D
Provide theatre support services
nil
required Group A elective
25
elective
HLTTH302D
Provide equipment support in an acute care environment
nil
required Group A elective
25
elective
HLTTH303D
Identify and move to maintain a sterile field
HLTIN301C
required Group A elective
25
elective
HLTTH405D
Assist with preparation of clients for operative
procedures
HLTAP401B
required Group A elective
330
Sub-total – HSC indicative hours (HSC mandatory units + qualification core units + required Group A elective units of competency)
To meet the remaining requirements of the
Human Services (360 indicative hours) course
students need to undertake an additional 30 HSC
indicative hours of units of competency.
To be eligible for Certificate III in Health
Services Assistance (operating theatre technician
work), students need to undertake 2 more elective
units of competency.
elective
elective
elective
elective
elective
360
Total HSC indicative hours
Course planning template – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (operating theatre technician work) (HLT32512) through Human Services (360 indicative hours) course
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Human Services Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Support Materials
Course planning checklist:
HSC course requirements – Human Services (360 indicative hours)
Qualification requirements – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
(operating theatre technician work)

7 mandatory units of competency

6 core units of competency

PLUS elective units to a minimum of 180 HSC indicative hours

9 electives 

105 hours work placement

4 required Group A elective units of competency

5 elective units of competency
Course planning template – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (operating theatre technician work) (HLT32512) through Human Services (360 indicative hours) course
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