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HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Certificate I - IV.
Victoria University

600

in world overall ranking*

70

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance prepares you for entry-level work supporting allied health professionals in health, aged care and disability settings. You’ll build foundations in communication, anatomy and physiology, infection control, workplace safety and first aid, plus practical skills to assist with therapy sessions, use equipment safely and complete basic administrative tasks. This is a Certificate III qualification in Health Sciences. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may seek entry-level roles assisting allied health professionals under supervision in aged care, disability services and broader healthcare environments. You could help prepare for therapy sessions, support clients with basic information, manage equipment safely and assist with routine administrative tasks in clinics, community health organisations or care facilities. This is a Certificate III pathway into allied health support work within Health Sciences. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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0.5 years

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Footscray Nicholson
Sunshine
Werribee

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HLT33021

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$12,000

tick iconVU INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$12,000

tick iconVU COLLEGE DIPLOMA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

A$2,000

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