Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements
Overview
Working in the allied health industry means you’ll be part of a team focused on holistic care. This qualification will provide you with the skills to support allied health professionals, (e.g. physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists) in their private practices or healthcare facilities including services in the aged care and disability sector. You will learn about the medical aspects of health, as well as how people function and how you can help them maintain independence. As a valued member of a multidisciplinary allied health team, you can make a real difference to people’s lives. This course also includes industry visits and compulsory placement, so you’ll gain real-world practical experience. Upon successful graduation, you’ll be on your way to a fulfilling career providing therapeutic and program related support.
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
- Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship
Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
When You Can Start
Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when this course is open for applications, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
When You Can Enrol
On-campus intake: Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when this course is open for applications, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
Also consider pathway options into this course, such as the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
Traineeship: You will enrol with Wodonga TAFE as part of your traineeship with your employer. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.
Duration
Full-time: 12 months
Schedule
On-campus:
Start February 2026, Mon to Wed: 2.5 days per week (Mon, Tue 9am-3.30pm, Wed 9am-12pm) on campus.
Traineeship:
Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.
Requirements
- On receipt of your course application, you will be emailed an ‘Application Requirement Questionnaire’ electronic form, and you will be required to provide evidence of a Victorian Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).
- Prior to placement, students will be required to provide evidence of a Working with Children’s Check, a National Police check and an NDIS Worker Clearance check (depending on the venue).
- Students should allow for 8-10 hours per week for self-directed study outside of scheduled class times.
- Students may be required to undertake a range of manual tasks and placement can be physically demanding. Although physical limitations may not be a limiting factor, any physical issues for prospective students must be discussed with course coordinator.
- Successful applicants for this course will be required to provide evidence of immunisation records (for placement).
- Vaccination requirements may attract an additional cost and will be the same for all work placement venues. Proof of vaccination must be provided, and acceptance of student's vaccination status is at the discretion of the health service.
- Vaccination requirements must be completed during term 2 of the course. You must be fully (third dose or booster) vaccinated to attend student placement in a healthcare, aged care or disability setting Students undertaking placement may be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 third dose vaccination status, or a medical exemption by an authorised medical practitioner, to be permitted to work onsite. This applies if you are enrolled in a healthcare, aged care or disability program that requires you to undertake a student placement.
- FIT Testing for face masks is a requirement of most health services.
Field Placement
Clinical Placement
Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement. During relevant stages of the course, students complete a 15-day period (120 hours) of clinical placement for which 100% attendance is required. Students will need a current police check, Working With Children Check and an updated immunisation record. Some venues may also require an NDIS Worker Clearance check. Please note there may be costs associated with these checks. The placements are organised by Wodonga TAFE.
There are an additional 5-7 days outside of regular class times, where students will be required to attend practical excursions, or the need to attend TAFE for course associated activities. Students will be required to organise their own transport for placement, and for excursions during the course. Certain organisations require student to have a valid driver's licence to be able to attend home visits.
Assessment
The method of assessment varies and can include (but is not limited to):
-Observation in the workplace or simulated environment
-Written tasks, including quizzes
-Research tasks, including projects
-Portfolios
-Oral presentations
-Group work