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Qualification details

HLT40213 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (Release 6)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by HLT40221 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care PracticeNon Equivalent. Packaging rules updated. Core and elective lists updated. 14/Dec/2022
Supersedes HLT43907 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)Overall - increase from 13 to 21 unitsCore - increase from 10 to 14 units Electives - increase from 3 to 7 unitsIncludes new unit HLTAHW037Includes first aid and updated WHS unitRemoval of entry requirements 30/Jun/2013

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
6 (this release) 08/Apr/2022
(View details for release 5) 08/Dec/2015
(View details for release 4) 06/Aug/2015
(View details for release 3) 31/Oct/2013
(View details for release 2) 11/Jul/2013
(View details for release 1) 01/Jul/2013


Units of competency

CodeSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Code columnTitleSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Title columnUsage RecommendationSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Usage Recommendation columnEssentialSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Essential column
HLTAHW032 - Supervise individual workersSupervise individual workersDeletedElective
HLTAHW035 - Provide information and support around cancerProvide information and support around cancerSupersededElective
BSBCUE405 - Survey stakeholders to gather and record informationSurvey stakeholders to gather and record informationSupersededElective
HLTAHW022 - Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander healthAddress social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander healthSupersededCore
HLTAHW041 - Assess and manage emergency treatment of burnsAssess and manage emergency treatment of burnsDeletedElective
CHCYTH011 - Work effectively with young people and their familiesWork effectively with young people and their familiesSupersededElective
HLTAHW014 - Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communitiesWork with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communitiesSupersededElective
BSBLDR403 - Lead team effectivenessLead team effectivenessSupersededElective
HLTPOP006 - Contribute to working with the community to identify health needsContribute to working with the community to identify health needsCurrentElective
BSBATSIC511 - Plan and conduct a community meetingPlan and conduct a community meetingSupersededElective
HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safetyParticipate in workplace health and safetyCurrentCore
BSBCOM406 - Conduct work within a compliance frameworkConduct work within a compliance frameworkSupersededElective
CHCMHS005 - Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issuesProvide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issuesCurrentElective
CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at riskIdentify and respond to children and young people at riskSupersededElective
CHCYTH002 - Work effectively with young people in the youth work contextWork effectively with young people in the youth work contextSupersededElective
CHCCCS020 - Respond effectively to behaviours of concernRespond effectively to behaviours of concernCurrentElective
HLTAHW033 - Maintain community health profileMaintain community health profileSupersededElective
HLTPOP020 - Work with the community to identify health needsWork with the community to identify health needsCurrentElective
HLTAHW019 - Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communitiesDeliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communitiesDeletedCore
HLTOHC006 - Apply fluoride varnishApply fluoride varnishSupersededElective
HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresComply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresSupersededCore
HLTAHW040 - Promote burns prevention in homes and the communityPromote burns prevention in homes and the communityDeletedElective
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse peopleWork with diverse peopleCurrentElective
HLTPAT004 - Collect pathology specimens other than bloodCollect pathology specimens other than bloodCurrentElective
CHCCCS009 - Facilitate responsible behaviourFacilitate responsible behaviourCurrentElective
CHCDFV007 - Work with users of violence to effect changeWork with users of violence to effect changeCurrentElective
CHCDFV002 - Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violenceProvide support to children affected by domestic and family violenceCurrentElective
CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situationsRecognise and respond to crisis situationsCurrentElective
HLTAUD002 - Conduct play audiometryConduct play audiometryCurrentElective
BSBWOR404 - Develop work prioritiesDevelop work prioritiesSupersededElective
CHCPRT003 - Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young peopleWork collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young peopleSupersededElective
HLTAHW013 - Respond to emergenciesRespond to emergenciesSupersededElective
CHCYTH004 - Respond to critical situationsRespond to critical situationsSupersededElective
HLTPOP015 - Provide information on smoking and smoking cessationProvide information on smoking and smoking cessationCurrentElective
HLTAHW036 - Provide information and support to women with breast cancerProvide information and support to women with breast cancerSupersededElective
HLTAHW016 - Assess client's physical wellbeingAssess client's physical wellbeingSupersededCore
HLTAHW025 - Provide information and strategies in health careProvide information and strategies in health careDeletedElective
CHCCDE003 - Work within a community development frameworkWork within a community development frameworkSupersededElective
HLTOHC005 - Use basic oral health screening toolsUse basic oral health screening toolsSupersededElective
HLTAHW021 - Provide nutrition guidance for specific health careProvide nutrition guidance for specific health careSupersededCore
CHCAOD001 - Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextWork in an alcohol and other drugs contextCurrentElective
CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised supportProvide individualised supportSupersededElective
HLTAHW051 - Respond to loss, grief and traumaRespond to loss, grief and traumaSupersededElective
HLTAUD003 - Assess and respond to occupational noise riskAssess and respond to occupational noise riskCurrentElective
HLTAHW042 - Implement a burns rehabilitation care planImplement a burns rehabilitation care planDeletedElective
CHCCCS007 - Develop and implement service programsDevelop and implement service programsCurrentElective
CHCPRT002 - Support the rights and safety of children and young peopleSupport the rights and safety of children and young peopleSupersededElective
TAEASS301B - Contribute to assessmentContribute to assessmentSupersededElective
HLTAHW030 - Provide information and strategies in eye healthProvide information and strategies in eye healthSupersededElective
CHCAOD003 - Provide needle and syringe servicesProvide needle and syringe servicesCurrentElective
CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violenceRecognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violenceCurrentElective
CHCCDE014 - Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place makingFacilitate the development of community capacity to manage place makingSupersededElective
CHCCCS028 - Provide client-centred support to people in crisisProvide client-centred support to people in crisisCurrentElective
HLTAHW024 - Work in alcohol, other drugs & mental health care w/ Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Comm.Work in alcohol, other drugs & mental health care w/ Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Comm.SupersededElective
HLTAHW006 - Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community membersFacilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community membersSupersededCore
HLTAHW043 - Facilitate access to tertiary health servicesFacilitate access to tertiary health servicesSupersededElective
HLTAHW053 - Address impact of food security on community healthAddress impact of food security on community healthDeletedElective
HLTAHW037 - Support the safe use of medicationsSupport the safe use of medicationsSupersededCore
TAEDEL301A - Provide work skill instructionProvide work skill instructionSupersededElective
HLTAHW038 - Assess and promote physical and emotional wellbeing of childrenAssess and promote physical and emotional wellbeing of childrenSupersededElective
HLTPAT002 - Perform venous blood collectionsPerform venous blood collectionsCurrentElective
TAEASS402B - Assess competenceAssess competenceSupersededElective
HLTAHW020 - Administer medicationsAdminister medicationsSupersededCore
CHCPOL001 - Contribute to the review and development of policiesContribute to the review and development of policiesCurrentElective
CHCCCS023 - Support independence and wellbeingSupport independence and wellbeingSupersededElective
HLTPOP013 - Contribute to the implementation of a disaster planContribute to the implementation of a disaster planCurrentElective
HLTPAT001 - Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collectionIdentify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collectionCurrentElective
CHCLLN001 - Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needsRespond to client language, literacy and numeracy needsCurrentElective
TAEASS401B - Plan assessment activities and processesPlan assessment activities and processesSupersededElective
HLTAHW017 - Assess and support client's social and emotional wellbeingAssess and support client's social and emotional wellbeingSupersededCore
CHCDIS010 - Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needsProvide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needsSupersededElective
HLTPOP016 - Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependentProvide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependentCurrentElective
CHCCDE011 - Implement community development strategiesImplement community development strategiesSupersededElective
CHCCOM002 - Use communication to build relationshipsUse communication to build relationshipsCurrentElective
TAEDEL401A - Plan, organise and deliver group-based learningPlan, organise and deliver group-based learningSupersededElective
CHCPOL003 - Research and apply evidence to practiceResearch and apply evidence to practiceCurrentElective
PSPPM402B - Manage simple projectsManage simple projectsDeletedElective
BSBITU301 - Create and use databasesCreate and use databasesSupersededElective
HLTAHW031 - Provide information/strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander familiesProvide information/strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander familiesDeletedElective
CHCYTH003 - Support young people to create opportunities in their livesSupport young people to create opportunities in their livesSupersededElective
HLTAHW028 - Provide information and strategies in chronic condition careProvide information and strategies in chronic condition careSupersededElective
HLTAHW034 - Provide healthy lifestyle programs and adviceProvide healthy lifestyle programs and adviceSupersededElective
BSBADM409 - Coordinate business resourcesCoordinate business resourcesSupersededElective
HLTOHC002 - Inform and support patients and groups about oral healthInform and support patients and groups about oral healthSupersededElective
HLTAHW023 - Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programsPlan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programsSupersededElective
CHCCCS006 - Facilitate individual service planning and deliveryFacilitate individual service planning and deliveryCurrentElective
CHCCCS016 - Respond to client needsRespond to client needsCurrentElective
BSBPUB402 - Develop public relations campaignsDevelop public relations campaignsSupersededElective
HLTAHW027 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for womenProvide information and strategies in sexual health for womenSupersededElective
CHCCDE007 - Develop and provide community projectsDevelop and provide community projectsSupersededElective
HLTAHW010 - Identify community health issues, needs and strategiesIdentify community health issues, needs and strategiesSupersededElective
CHCAOD002 - Work with clients who are intoxicatedWork with clients who are intoxicatedCurrentElective
HLTAHW012 - Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuseAssist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuseSupersededElective
HLTAHW005 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care contextWork in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care contextSupersededCore
HLTAHW026 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for menProvide information and strategies in sexual health for menSupersededElective
HLTAID011 - Provide First AidProvide First AidCurrentCore
CHCEDU002 - Plan health promotion and community interventionPlan health promotion and community interventionCurrentElective
CHCCCS003 - Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicideIncrease the safety of individuals at risk of suicideCurrentElective
TAEDEL402A - Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplacePlan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplaceSupersededElective
HLTOHC004 - Provide or assist with oral hygieneProvide or assist with oral hygieneCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 411511 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3493-11 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0613 Public Health 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Aboriginal Health Worker in Community Health 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 411511 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 01/Nov/2013 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3493-11 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 01/Nov/2013 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0613 Public Health 01/Nov/2013 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 01/Jul/2013 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 6

Release 6. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT40213 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice release 5. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency.

Release 5

Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au).

Typographical errors corrected.

Equivalent outcome.

Release 4

Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au).

Equivalent outcome.

Release 3

Added Taxonomy data. Equivalent outcome.

Release 2

Minor changes to formatting to improve readability. Corrections to metadata.

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 – increase from 13 to 21 units

Core – increase from 10 to 14 units

Electives – increase from 3 to 7 units

Includes new unit HLTAHW037

Includes first aid and updated WHS unit

Removal of entry requirements

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working to provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities, including specific health care programs, advice and assistance with, and administration of, medication.

These workers can be expected to flexibly assume a variety of job roles and undertake a broad range of tasks either individually or as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

This qualification addresses the specific legislative responsibilities of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and is required for national registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 21, including:

  • 14 core units
  • 7 elective units, of which:
  • at least 4 units must come from the elective list below
  • up to 3 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core  

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

HLTAHW005

Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context

HLTAHW006

Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members

HLTAHW016

Assess client's physical wellbeing

HLTAHW017

Assess and support client's social and emotional wellbeing

HLTAHW018

Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context

HLTAHW019

Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

HLTAHW020

Administer medications

HLTAHW021

Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care

HLTAHW022

Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health

HLTAHW037

Support the safe use of medications

HLTAID011

Provide first aid

HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

Electives 

CHCAGE005

Provide support to people living with dementia

CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

CHCAOD002

Work with clients who are intoxicated

CHCAOD003

Provide needle and syringe services

CHCAOD004

Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues

CHCAOD005

Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services

CHCCCS001

Address the needs of people with chronic disease

CHCCCS003

Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

CHCCCS004

Assess co-existing needs

CHCCCS006

Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

CHCCCS007

Develop and implement service programs

CHCCCS009

Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCCCS014

Provide brief interventions

CHCCCS015

Provide individualised support

CHCCCS016

Respond to client needs

CHCCCS017

Provide loss and grief support

CHCCCS019

Recognise and respond to crisis situations

CHCCCS020

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

CHCCCS023

Support independence and wellbeing

CHCCCS028

Provide client-centered support to people in crisis

CHCCDE003

Work within a community development framework

CHCCDE004

Implement participation and engagement strategies

CHCCDE007

Develop and provide community projects

CHCCDE011

Implement community development strategies

CHCCDE014

Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place making

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

CHCDFV001

Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

CHCDFV002

Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence

CHCDFV003

Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence

CHCDFV004

Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

CHCDFV007

Work with users of violence to effect change

CHCDIS010

Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

CHCEDU002

Plan health promotion and community intervention

CHCEDU008

Share health information

CHCLLN001

Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs

CHCMHS005

Provide services to people with coexisting mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

CHCPOL001

Contribute to the review and development of policies

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

CHCPRP001

Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

CHCPRT002

Support the rights and safety of children and young people

CHCPRT003

Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

CHCYTH002

Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

CHCYTH003

Support young people to create opportunities in their lives

CHCYTH004

Respond to critical situations

CHCYTH011

Work effectively with young people and their families

HLTAHW010

Identify community health issues, needs and strategies

HLTAHW012

Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse

HLTAHW013

Respond to emergencies

HLTAHW014

Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

HLTAHW023

Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs

HLTAHW024

Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

HLTAHW025

Provide information and strategies in health care

HLTAHW026

Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men

HLTAHW027

Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women

HLTAHW028

Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care

HLTAHW029

Provide information and strategies in maternal and infant health

HLTAHW030

Provide information and strategies in eye health

HLTAHW031

Provide information/strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander families

HLTAHW032

Supervise individual workers

HLTAHW033

Maintain community health profile

HLTAHW034

Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice

HLTAHW035

Provide information and support around cancer

HLTAHW036

Provide information and support to women with breast cancer

HLTAHW038

Assess and promote physical and emotional wellbeing of children

HLTAHW039

Monitor early childhood growth and development

HLTAHW040

Promote burns prevention in homes and the community

HLTAHW041

Assess and manage emergency treatment of burns

HLTAHW042

Implement a burns rehabilitation care plan

HLTAHW043

Facilitate access to tertiary health services

HLTAHW051

Respond to loss, grief and trauma

HLTAHW053

Address impact of food security on community health

HLTAHW062

Supervise a health care team

HLTAUD002

Conduct play audiometry

HLTAUD003

Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

HLTOHC001

Recognise and respond to oral health issues

HLTOHC002

Inform and support patients and groups about oral health

HLTOHC003

Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

HLTOHC004

Provide or assist with oral hygiene

HLTOHC005

Use basic oral health screening tools

HLTOHC006

Apply fluoride varnish

HLTPAT001

Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection

HLTPAT002

Perform venous blood collection

HLTPAT004

Collect pathology specimens other than blood

HLTPOP006

Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs

HLTPOP007

Contribute to population health project planning

HLTPOP009

Provide information and support on environmental health issues

HLTPOP013

Contribute to the implementation of a disaster plan

HLTPOP014

Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change

HLTPOP015

Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation

HLTPOP016

Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent

HLTPOP019

Apply a population health framework

HLTPOP020

Work with the community to identify health needs

HLTPOP021

Plan a population health project

HLTPOP023

Build capacity to promote health

BSBADM409

Co-ordinate business resources

BSBATSIC511

Plan and conduct a community meeting

BSBCOM406

Conduct work within a compliance framework

BSBCUE404

Collect, analyse and record information

BSBCUE405

Survey stakeholders to gather and record information

BSBITU301

Create and use databases

BSBLDR403

Lead team effectiveness

BSBPUB402

Develop public relations campaigns

BSBWOR404

Develop work priorities

PSPPM402B

Manage simple projects

TAEASS301B

Contribute to assessment

TAEASS401B

Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402B

Assess competence

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction

TAEDEL401A

Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

TAEDEL402A

Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

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