Qualification details

Release 3.  Updated superseded general elective units.

Release 2.  Modifications have been made to:

• Unit HLTDEF001 deleted due to zero enrolment

Release 1.  This is the first release of this qualification in the DEF Defence Training Package.

This qualification allows for the attainment of entry-level competencies in preventive health.

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

18 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:

• 4 core units listed below, plus
• 14 elective units.

Choose a minimum of 12 elective units from the list below, of which 3 must be taken from Group A, 3 must be taken from Group B and 6 must be taken from Group C.

Choose the remaining 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.

Elective units chosen 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.

Core units  

DEFPHL001

Contribute to environmental health operations

DEFPHL002

Assist with quick assessment of disease outbreak

DEFPHL004

Undertake a vector borne diseases surveillance program

DEFPHL005

Assist with field hygiene and sanitation

Group A: Specialisation elective units (Work Health and Safety) 

BSBWHS303

Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

BSBWHS304

Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

BSBWHS305

Contribute to WHS issue resolution

BSBWHS406

Assist with responding to incidents

Group B: Specialisation elective units 

DEFPHL003

Operate environmental measuring devices

DEFPHL006

Monitor water handling and distribution practices

DEFPHL007

Conduct chlorine dosing of water at the point of supply

NWPGEN007

Sample and test drinking water

Group C: General elective units 

BSBINS302

Organise workplace information

BSBLDR301

Support effective workplace relationships

BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

BSBSUS211

Participate in sustainable work practices

BSBTWK201

Work effectively with others

BSBWRT311

Write simple documents

CPCCVE1011A

Undertake a basic construction project

FBPOPR2066

Apply sampling procedures

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

PUACOM002

Provide services to clients

PUAOPE015

Conduct briefings and debriefings

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to DEF32812 Certificate III in Preventive Health.