Qualification details

Modification History

Not applicable.

Description

This qualification covers workers who are operational in a range of Population Health projects/programs particularly relating to Indigenous Environmental Health. Workers at this qualification level apply competencies normally used within established routines, methods and procedures in the fulfilment of work likely to be allocated by a Population Health professional. These workers contribute to the work of others through teamwork and coordination. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Indigenous environmental health worker	Environmental health officer
Healthy housing worker	Environmental health worker
Environmental health field support officer - Aboriginal communities	Indigenous public health officer

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

PACKAGING RULES  15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 6 core units 9 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Group B electives - at least 3 units required from this group Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing

Core units 

CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment

HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

HLTPOP301C Work effectively in the population health sector

HLTPOP302C Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs

HLTPOP306C Establish agent of disease transmission and mode of control

HLTPOP307C Provide information and support on environmental health issues

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.

HLTPOP310C Monitor and maintain dog health in the community

HLTPOP311C Identify land care issues as they relate to health

HLTPOP315C Ensure provision of functional, durable health hardware items in home and community

HLTPOP319C Conduct testing and interpretation of results of community water supply

HLTPOP321C Assist with monitoring food storage and handling procedures in the community

HLTPOP322C Implement a disaster plan

Other relevant electives 

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.

Selection from the following list is recommended.

CHCCD307C Support community resources

CHCCD401E Support community participation

CHCCH301B Work effectively in social housing

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS403B Provide brief intervention

CHCGROUP302D Support group activities

CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities

CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively

CHCNET301D Participate in networks

CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools

CHCORG322B Contribute to implementation of service delivery strategy

CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers

CHCPROM401B Share health information

CHCTC302A Provide client-centred telephone counselling

CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media

CUFWRT403A Write narration and current affairs material

CULMS410A Provide research assistance

HLTPOP303C Contribute to population health project planning

HLTPOP304C Contribute to evaluating a population health project

HLTPOP401C Maintain a population health database

HLTPOP402C Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change

HLTPOP406C Utilise an interpreter

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects