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VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
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Work placement
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Financial support
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Health Administration will prepare you for the following roles.
Ward Clerk
A Ward Clerk performs a range of administrative tasks and general duties in a hospital ward. You might answer phone calls and deal with patient and...
Patient Liaison Officer
A Patient Liaison Officer provides support to patients during treatment in a hospital or healthcare facility. You might provide them with informati...
Medical Receptionist
A Medical Receptionist works in the office of a hospital, health clinic or medical practitioner. You’ll perform administrative duties such as answe...
Admissions Clerk
An Admissions Clerk handles the administration of patients checking in and leaving hospital. You’ll ensure necessary paperwork is completed and req...
Practice Manager
A Practice Manager oversees the daily running of a medical practice. You might work for a general practitioner or be employed by a specialist healt...
Medical Secretary
A Medical Secretary performs a range of administrative tasks in a healthcare facility. You might work at a hospital, at a doctor or specialist’s of...
Dental Receptionist
A Dental Receptionist performs a range of tasks in the front office of a dental surgery or practice. You might answer phone calls, greet patients a...
Medical Administrator
A Medical Administrator oversees administrative duties for a health service or program. You might undertake tasks such as ordering supplies, managi...
Clinic Administrator
Clinic administrators are the behind-the-scenes champions of a medical practice, doctor’s clinic or community health centre. They maintain patient...
Team Administrator
A Team Administrator provides administrative support to a work team in a particular department or for a particular project. You might assist collea...
Treatment Coordinator
A Treatment Coordinator prepares treatment plans and costs for dental procedures. You’ll work closely with dental professionals and spend time disc...
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
An Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator develops policies and procedures to control infections in a workplace. You’ll identify potential in...
Diabetes Educator
A Diabetes Educator provides information to patients and health professionals on the management of diabetes. You might work with individual clients...
Anaesthetic Technician
An Anaesthetic Technician works with patients undergoing anaesthesia during medical procedures. You’ll discuss procedures with patients and gather...
Renal Care Nurse
A Renal Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients having treatment for renal impairments. You might work with patients on dialysis or...
Primary Health Organisation Manager
Primary Health Organisation Managers oversee the daily operations and management of hospitals, large medical and dental centres, community health o...
Health Administrator
Health Administrators oversee the administration systems of hospitals, community health organisations, and large medical centres. They ensure the c...
Healthcare Manager
A Healthcare Manager oversees the daily operations of a healthcare facility, such as a hospital, clinic, or nursing home. You might be responsible...
General Practice Nurse
General Practice Nurses are qualified RNs who work in primary health care rather than hospitals. They are employed by medical centres, aged care fa...
IVF Nurse
IVF Nurses are Registered Nurses who support couples and clients who are undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments. They work in hospitals...
Clinical Physiologist
A Clinical Physiologist plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating various health conditions through the use of specialised equipment and techni...
Clinical Researcher
A Clinical Researcher is instrumental in advancing medical science through the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials aimed at e...
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