Group
Minor Group
442 Patient and Health Care Assistants
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
442 Patient and Health Care Assistants
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, and provide general personal care and patient assistance services often under the supervision of Health Professionals.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- 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