Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 1:41 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Qualification
National Code:
HLT20113
State Code:
J580
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
31/10/2013
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
410
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
6.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under s.50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
6.00 08/04/2022 Current Transition (Replaced)
5.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
4.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
3.00 31/10/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who undertake a range of tasks under direct supervision to support the provision of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. Such work will be performed as part of a health clinic, centre or service. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways and is appropriate for delivery within VET in Schools programs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10), including:
- seven (7) core units
- three (3) elective units from the list below or from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVA32 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
WG655 HLTAHW004 Perform work role in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context 25 Unit of competency
WG654 HLTAHW003 Provide basic health information to clients 70 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
WG653 HLTAHW002 Support clients to obtain access to health services 40 Unit of competency
WG652 HLTAHW001 Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD884 SIRCDIS301 Accept prescriptions and return dispensed medicines to customers 10 Unit of competency
AUM43 BSBMED305 Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment 10 Unit of competency
AVZ50 HLTPOP014 Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change 45 Unit of competency
AUL22 BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AUL79 BSBITU101 Operate a personal computer 20 Unit of competency
AUK61 BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities 15 Unit of competency
AUI81 BSBINM201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AVC62 CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions 45 Unit of competency
OCD28 HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 25 Unit of competency
WG685 HLTAHW034 Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice 40 Unit of competency
WG660 HLTAHW009 Provide information about social and emotional support 25 Unit of competency
AVZ49 HLTPOP015 Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation 35 Unit of competency
AVZ48 HLTPOP016 Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent 35 Unit of competency
WG672 HLTAHW021 Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care 80 Unit of competency
AVC51 CHCCCS026 Transport individuals 10 Unit of competency
WG658 HLTAHW007 Undertake basic health assessments 120 Unit of competency
AUJ55 BSBADM101 Use business equipment and resources 20 Unit of competency
AVC50 CHCCCS027 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J053 HLT21312 Certificate II in Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIP0 HLT20121 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10080) ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH CARE WORKER (LEVEL 2) Traineeship