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Skill set details

CHCSS00043 - Oral health care skill set - to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Deleted
The Deleted usage recommendation was implemented on 13 June 2017 to describe training components that have no replacement. Enrolments in training components and statements of attainment or qualifications issued before 13 June 2017 are valid. For any components marked as deleted after 13 June 2017, the applicable transition/teach-out periods apply. For specific questions regarding the enrolment, delivery or issuance of a statement of attainment/qualification, please contact your training regulator.
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
DeletedDeleted from CHC08 Community Services Training Package07/Dec/2015

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 07/May/2012
(View details for release 1) 25/Mar/2011

Units of competency

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Modification History

CHC08 Version 3 

CHC08 Version 4 

Description 

Oral health care skill set – to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Oral health care skill set – to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Updated in Version 4

ISC upgrade changes. Update of unit codes. No change to competency outcome.

Description

Not Applicable

Pathways Information

Pathway 

These units may provide credit towards a number of community sector or health qualifications at Certificate IV level or above.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Skill Set Requirements

Units 

CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care

CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools

CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Target Group

Target group 

This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher or who have commensurate industry skills as evaluated through recognition of prior learning processes.

It provides a set of skills for providing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people with information about basic oral hygiene and care through the provision of educational and motivational information including the demonstration of oral hygiene practices and techniques where appropriate.

Application of this skill set is intended to support clients to maintain an appropriate level of oral health care as identified by a relevant oral health professional and to identify potential oral health issues for referral to an appropriate oral health professional.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

Required form of words for Statement of Attainment 

This skill set meets industry requirements as specified in the CHC08 Community Services Training Package or HLT07 Health Training Package for work in providing oral health support as part of a role in providing direct client services