Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Population Health
Certificate II in Population Health
HLT20912
J049
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide basic support in Population Health work. Workers at this qualification level apply competencies within a limited scope of operation and highly defined range of contexts, where the choice of actions required is clear. These workers implement directives of superiors and work under routine guidance with intermittent checking. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Indigenous support worker
Support officer
Peer educator
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:- three (3) core units
- nine (9) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- at least three (3) Group B electives units
- other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
- where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to two (2) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8588 | CHCORG201B | Follow policies, procedures and programs of the organisation | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WD311 | HLTWHS200A | Participate in WHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8441 | HLTPOP301C | Work effectively in the population health sector | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice
It is recommended that one (1) or both units be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Other Relevant Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from other relevant units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2312 | CHCCOM302C | Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D2311 | CHCCOM201C | Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WB990 | CHCLLN403A | Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D2223 | CHCAOD201D | Prepare for alcohol and other drugs work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D2397 | CHCDIS220B | Prepare for disability work | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D2266 | CHCCH225A | Prepare to work in social housing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8595 | CHCORG525D | Recruit and coordinate volunteers | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WC805 | CHCCD401E | Support community participation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D2541 | CHCGROUP201C | Support the activities of existing groups | 10 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D121 | HLT20907 | Certificate II in Population Health | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYZ1 | HLT26015 | Certificate II in Population Health | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships