Certificate II in Health Support Services
HLT23221
Nationally accredited
qualification
12 months
Online learning +
practical workshops
UQ Gatton
Start your career in allied health care, Australia's largest and fastest growing industry.
Designed for senior secondary students (Years 10, 11 and 12) as part of UQ Skills’ High School Program, this entry-level qualification will provide you with foundational skills to work across the allied health sector.
Allied health assistants help professionals in health sectors such as physiotherapy, speech pathology, nutrition and podiatry.
You’ll learn how to:
- understand and apply medical terminology in a variety of healthcare settings
- work collaboratively in health and community service settings
- prepare safe and nutritious meals
- use key business tools and technologies.
How you'll learn
This program is delivered over 12 months (4 high school terms), through a combination of online and face-to-face activity.
During school term you'll attend training at:
- Gatton-based model UQ Gatton one day per week
- School-based model: on site at your school (minimum student numbers required).
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including case study assessments, projects and practical demonstrations.
Start date
26 January 2026
There are no formal entry requirements for this program.
You can apply for this program if you are in Years 10, 11 or 12 and have the approval of your parent/guardian and school.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing
You’re required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy test as part of the enrolment process. This helps us identify and plan for any learning or support needs you may have before you start your training.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2024 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.7 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
Full fee: $4,150
To achieve this qualification you must complete 12 units of competency. You will complete these units over 12 months.
| Term 1: Foundations of allied health assistance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Work with diverse people | CHCDIV001 | ||
| Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | HLTINF006 | ||
| Recognise healthy bodies | HLTAAP001 | ||
| Term 2: Health and safety practices in medical settings | |||
| Interpret and apply medical terminology | BSBMED301 | ||
| Participate in workplace health & safety | HLTWHS001 | ||
| Conduct manual tasks safely | HLTWHS005 | ||
| Maintain stock inventory | HLTHSS011 | ||
| Term 3: Food safety and working effectively in health | |||
| Communicate and work in health or community services | CHCCOM005 | ||
| Follow basic food safety practices | HLTFSE001 | ||
| Use hygiene practices for food safety | SITXFSA005 | ||
| Term 4: Medical administration and resource management | |||
| Use business resources | BSBOPS101 | ||
| Use business software applications | BSBTEC201 | ||
Disclaimer
Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form.
