Last Updated: 26th June 2025

Overview

The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program is a nationally recognised qualification that provides a platform for a strong career in the Allied Health industry. The qualification is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) in hospital, clinic and community work settings. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply. We are committed to providing inclusive, accessible training opportunities for all learners.
 
For nominated intakes, the program is offered by Exercise Research Australia Pty. Ltd. (ERA), RTOID: 22490, in partnership with Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE), RTO ID: 4693.
 
The program is delivered via a blended learning approach, both online and face-to-face, to maximise flexibility for students. In addition to coursework, students will undertake a minimum of 120 hours of practical industry placement. ERA's network of industry partners offers opportunities across all areas of Allied Health, from leading Victorian hospitals to private practice and community health organisations. With ERA, you will work alongside allied health professionals at some of the best organisations in Victoria.
 
ERA is subcontracted by SuniTAFE in a third-party arrangement to deliver training and assessment for the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program. All students in the nominated SuniTAFE intakes will be enrolled as a student of SuniTAFE. SuniTAFE is responsible for the quality of training and assessment under these arrangements, and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment. Any changes to the third party arrangement will be communicated to students. Complaints about the training services delivered under these arrangements can be directed to SuniTAFE, and complaints procedures are available on our website: https://www.sunitafe.edu.au/policies-procedures-forms/

Student Handbook

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Program Fees 

The fee information is current at the time of publishing and is an indicative cost of the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program on offer to students. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First initiative. Students seeking to enrol in Skills First subsidised training must meet the Skills First eligibility requirements as set by the Victorian VET Funding Contract. Students who are not eligible for Skills First subsidised training can refer to our current list of Standard Training Fees and Charges here.

Students must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen and meet the general eligibility criteria for a Skills First subsidised training place to be eligible for a fee waiver to enrol in a Free TAFE priority course. Students can only get a fee waiver for one Free TAFE for Priority Course in their lifetime, even if they don't finish the course (*exceptions apply). *Students can get additional fee waivers to do more than one Free TAFE Priority Course within specified occupational pathways. For more information click here. 

Note: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.