Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Preventive Health

Diploma of Preventive Health

Qualification
National Code:
DEF50617
State Code:
BDK4
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/08/2017 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in preventive health in a management role.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:
- four (4) core units listed below, plus
- ten (10) elective units.
- choose a minimum of eight (8) elective units from the list below, of which three (3) units must be taken from Group A, three (3) units must be taken from Group B and two (2) units must be taken from Group C.
- choose the remaining two (2) elective units from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟ (please see training package / Training.gov.au website)

The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBB85 DEFPHL014 Investigate and control outbreak of disease 0 Unit of competency
BBD00 DEFPHL013 Manage a deployed capability 0 Unit of competency
BBB93 DEFPHL012 Manage environmental health operations 0 Unit of competency
BBC17 DEFPHL011 Perform environmental health planning 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Elective Units (Food Safety)

A minimum of three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4539 FDFAU4001A Assess compliance with food safety programs 60 Unit of competency
D4540 FDFAU4002A Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits 40 Unit of competency
D4740 FDFTEC4003A Control food contamination and spoilage 45 Unit of competency
D4542 FDFAU4004A Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards 80 Unit of competency
D4538 FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs 90 Unit of competency
3. Group B Specialisation Elective Units (Work Health and Safety)

A minimum of three (3) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUM38 BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk 50 Unit of competency
AUK76 BSBWHS505 Investigate WHS incidents 60 Unit of competency
AUK71 BSBWHS508 Manage WHS hazards associated with plant 50 Unit of competency
AUL12 BSBWHS504 Manage WHS risks 50 Unit of competency
4. Group C General Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4537 FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures 30 Unit of competency
AUM33 BSBAUD501 Initiate a quality audit 40 Unit of competency
AUI01 BSBAUD503 Lead a quality audit 45 Unit of competency
AVE22 CPPPMT3029 Plan and schedule pest management operations 30 Unit of competency
AUH46 BSBAUD504 Report on a quality audit 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCR2 DEF51612 Diploma of Preventive Health Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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