Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Health Care
Certificate IV in Health Care
HLT41120
BGH9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 01/07/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects workers who provide initial pre-hospital and out-of-hospital basic health care response and assessment to patients requiring urgent medical services.
The provision of urgent clinical care includes providing basic life support. The qualification applies to people working in a variety of roles within the health care system.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of Units of Competency.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Sixteen (16)- Nine (9) core units
- Seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from the electives listed below,
- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below or from any other current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be relevant to the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Units of competency that contain mandatory work placement requirements are identified within the specific Qualification Packaging Rules and Units of Competency on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCS79 | HLTOUT004 | Assess and deliver basic clinical care | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCS70 | HLTOUT010 | Communicate in complex situations to support health care | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AVB18 | HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG739 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCS84 | HLTOUT001 | Implement safe access and egress | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCS74 | HLTOUT008 | Manage a scene | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ56 | HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Electives
At least four (4) units must be chosen from this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ57 | HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK35 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC08 | CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVA35 | HLTHPS008 | Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCE33 | BSBLDR301 | Support effective workplace relationships | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCS75 | HLTOUT006 | Transport emergency patients | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCS72 | HLTOUT007 | Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVB82 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYX4 | HLT41115 | Certificate IV in Health Care | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships