Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Gain the skills and knowledge to provide safe, non-emergency transport and care for patients suffering from an illness or disability. Develop the confidence to deliver first aid, drive non-emergency vehicles, provide appropriate patient assessment and follow procedures for safe patient transfers.
On completion, you’ll be ready to seek employment at organisations such as the Royal Flying Doctors and Ambulance Victoria, or at local hospitals and private companies outsourcing non-emergency patient transport.
This course is currently in transition. The course code, title, units, and content may change. Further information will become available on our website, upon enrolment or during your studies. To discuss your study options, please get in touch with us today.
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Duration
6 months - combination of classes at Swinburne Wantirna Campus and Best Practice, Vermont.
Intakes
Wantirna (February, April, July, October) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Study this course for low-fee or free in 2021
You could have some or all your tuition fees covered in 2021 thanks to government initiative JobTrainer.
JobTrainer is available if you are 17-24 years or a job seeker of any age, impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you don't tick those boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too.
The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
- Face-to-face delivery may include:
- Direct observation/practical demonstration
- Verbal question/answer
- Written activities including tests
- Role play
- Case study
- Driving assessment
- Industry based observation
- Students will be required to attend Swinburne’s Wantirna Campus, as well as Best Practice Training Centre at Vermont in Victoria.
Course structure
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Graduate skills
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient TransportEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
Total Cost (GST Free) | $4,030 | $700 | $140 |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 477.
Entry requirements
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059