Qualification Outline

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

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

Qualification
National Code:
HLT30113
State Code:
J581
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
18/11/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
765
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 section 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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working at the entry level of primary health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients. Certificate III may be regarded by many jurisdictions as the minimum level for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health work. In some jurisdictions, however, individuals may start at Certificate II level and, when ready, progress to Certificate III. The qualification structure for Certificate III supports both these options. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.


No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17), including:
Twelve (12) core units
Five (5) elective units, of which:
- at least three (3) units must come from the elective unit list below
- up to two (2) units may be may be selected 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 twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG659 HLTAHW008 Assist in planning and implementation of basic health care 20 Unit of competency
WG662 HLTAHW011 Assist with basic health screening, promotion and education services 70 Unit of competency
AVA32 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
WG657 HLTAHW006 Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members 60 Unit of competency
WG661 HLTAHW010 Identify community health issues, needs and strategies 40 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
WG660 HLTAHW009 Provide information about social and emotional support 25 Unit of competency
WG658 HLTAHW007 Undertake basic health assessments 120 Unit of competency
WG656 HLTAHW005 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context 40 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
WG666 HLTAHW015 Work under instructions to support the safe use of medication 120 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must 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
AVA13 HLTOHC003 Apply and manage use of basic oral health products 40 Unit of competency
AVZ50 HLTPOP014 Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change 45 Unit of competency
AUZ93 HLTPHA003 Assist with dispensing of prescriptions and medication orders 50 Unit of competency
WG663 HLTAHW012 Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse 30 Unit of competency
AUL22 BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AUL98 BSBCOM406 Conduct work within a compliance framework 30 Unit of competency
AVZ58 HLTPOP007 Contribute to population health project planning 50 Unit of competency
AVB52 CHCPOL001 Contribute to the review and development of policies 30 Unit of competency
AVZ57 HLTPOP006 Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs 55 Unit of competency
AUH10 BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources 20 Unit of competency
WD885 SIRCDIS302 Deliver medicines to customers outside the pharmacy 10 Unit of competency
AVZ45 HLTPOP018 Develop a plan of action to address land care issues in the community 125 Unit of competency
AUJ35 BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
AVC70 CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 60 Unit of competency
AVC68 CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour 35 Unit of competency
WG802 CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk 30 Unit of competency
AVC46 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVA14 HLTOHC002 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health 40 Unit of competency
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
WG684 HLTAHW033 Maintain community health profile 40 Unit of competency
AUZ97 HLTPHA001 Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock 30 Unit of competency
C8229 PSPPM402B Manage simple projects 50 Unit of competency
AVZ54 HLTPOP010 Monitor and maintain dog health in the community 50 Unit of competency
AUL79 BSBITU101 Operate a personal computer 20 Unit of competency
AUZ96 HLTPHA004 Order, maintain and distribute pharmaceutical stock 50 Unit of competency
AUK61 BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities 15 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
AVC01 CHCEDU002 Plan health promotion and community intervention 30 Unit of competency
WG674 HLTAHW023 Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs 120 Unit of competency
AUI81 BSBINM201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AWB32 CHCDFV003 Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
AVC62 CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions 45 Unit of competency
AWB52 CHCCCS028 Provide client-centred support to people in crisis 65 Unit of competency
AWB31 CHCDFV004 Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 55 Unit of competency
WG685 HLTAHW034 Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice 40 Unit of competency
WG679 HLTAHW028 Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care 40 Unit of competency
WG676 HLTAHW025 Provide information and strategies in health care 100 Unit of competency
WG680 HLTAHW029 Provide information and strategies in maternal and infant health 40 Unit of competency
WG677 HLTAHW026 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men 40 Unit of competency
WG678 HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women 40 Unit of competency
WG686 HLTAHW035 Provide information and support around cancer 50 Unit of competency
AVZ55 HLTPOP009 Provide information and support on environmental health issues 35 Unit of competency
WG687 HLTAHW036 Provide information and support to women with breast cancer 50 Unit of competency
AVZ49 HLTPOP015 Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation 35 Unit of competency
WG682 HLTAHW031 Provide information/strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander families 40 Unit of competency
AVZ48 HLTPOP016 Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent 35 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
AVC81 CHCAOD003 Provide needle and syringe services 10 Unit of competency
WG672 HLTAHW021 Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care 80 Unit of competency
AVA11 HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene 30 Unit of competency
AVC10 CHCDIS010 Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs 45 Unit of competency
AVC87 CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia 60 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
AVA15 HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues 30 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
WG664 HLTAHW013 Respond to emergencies 60 Unit of competency
WG702 HLTAHW051 Respond to loss, grief and trauma 40 Unit of competency
AVB96 CHCEDU008 Share health information 40 Unit of competency
WG803 CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
AVC51 CHCCCS026 Transport individuals 10 Unit of competency
AVA12 HLTOHC005 Use basic oral health screening tools 30 Unit of competency
AUJ55 BSBADM101 Use business equipment and resources 20 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
AVC50 CHCCCS027 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
AVZ59 HLTPOP005 Work in a population health context 30 Unit of competency
WG675 HLTAHW024 Work in alcohol, other drugs & mental health care w/ Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Comm. 120 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
AVC83 CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated 45 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
WG665 HLTAHW014 Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 60 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J071 HLT33212 Certificate III in Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIP2 HLT30121 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
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