Modification History
Release |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Overall– decreased from 11 to 10 units Core – decreased from 8 to 7 units Electives – remains as 3 units Includes new unit: HLTAHW004, first aid and updated WHS unit |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who undertake a range of tasks under direct supervision to support the provision of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. Such work will be performed as part of a health clinic, centre or service. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways and is appropriate for delivery within VET in Schools programs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication
Entry Requirements
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 10, including:
- 7 core units
- 3 elective units from the list below or from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must support the overall integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
HLTAHW001 Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
HLTAHW002 Support clients to obtain access to health services
HLTAHW003 Provide basic health information to clients
HLTAHW004 Perform work role in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
BSBADM101A Use business equipment and resources
BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer
BSBMED305B Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within a medical environment
BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities
CHCAOD201D Prepare for alcohol and other drugs work
CHCCS403C Provide brief intervention
HLTAHW007 Undertake basic health assessments
HLTAHW009 Provide information about social and/or emotional support
HLTAHW021 Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care
HLTAHW034 Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice
HLTCSD208D Transport clients
HLTAID005 Provide first aid remote situations
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTPOP402C Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change
HLTPOP403C Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation
HLTPOP404C Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent
HLTRAH301C Undertake visits to remote communities
SIRCDIS301 Accept prescriptions and return dispensed medicines to customers
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705