Modification History
Not Applicable
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:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 12 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCORG201B Follow policies , procedures and programs of the organisation
HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes
HLTPOP301C Work effectively in the population health sector
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Group B electives - at least 3 units required
At least 3 electives are to be selected from the following units.
CHCCD413D Work within specific communities
CHCNET301D Participate in networks
CHCPROM401B Share health information
HLTPOP213C Support community processes for ongoing repair and maintenance of health hardware
HLTPOP214C Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures
HLTPOP216C Monitor and maintain septic or on -site systems
HLTPOP217C Monitor and maintain sewerage or effluent systems
HLTPOP218C Monitor and maintain water supply
HLTPOP220C Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems
HLTPOP306C Establish agent of disease transmission and mode of control
HLTPOP307C Provide information and support on environmental health issues
HLTPOP406C Utilise an interpreter
RTD4802A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity
Other relevant electives
Additional electives may be selected in line with the packaging Rules.
Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs. Selection from the following list is recommended.
CHCAOD201D Prepare for alcohol and other drugs work
CHCCD401D Support community participation
CHCCH225A Prepare to work in social housing
CHCCOM201C Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation
CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCDIS220B Prepare for disability work
CHCGROUP201C Support the activities of existing groups
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
