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Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
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HLT31120
Your experience in patient care and safe transport is a vital component of the healthcare system. We are currently building partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a recognition pathway that respects the expertise you have developed on the job. Register your interest to be notified as soon as we are ready to guide you through the process of turning your experience into formal evidence.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide non-emergency transport and care for patients who have non-acute or chronic illness or disability and require transport. Workers in this role provide appropriate patient assessment and follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for transport for pre-arranged or booked transport service. Time of response is not given high priority in comparison to emergency transport. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
HLT31120
Training Package
HLT — Health
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
13 (11 core + 2 elective)
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Non-emergency Patient Transport Officer | Providing pre-arranged transport and essential health care for patients with non-acute or chronic conditions. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing patient transport experience
- ✓Position descriptions highlighting care responsibilities
- ✓Letters of service from health service providers
Operational Safety
- ✓Vehicle safety checklists and logbooks
- ✓Manual handling training records and certificates
- ✓Safe access and egress procedural documentation
Clinical Evidence
- ✓Evidence of medical terminology application
- ✓First aid and infection control certifications
- ✓Patient assessment and monitoring records
Communication
- ✓Patient handover notes and incident reports
- ✓Evidence of working with diverse patient groups
- ✓Logs of complex communication in health settings
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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