Group
Minor Group
442 Patient and Healthcare Assistants
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
442 Patient and Healthcare Assistants
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, and provide general personal care and patient assistance services often under the supervision of Health Professionals.
ANZSCO skill level
The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience