Qualification details

Modification History

HLT07 Version 4	HLT07 Version 5	Comments
HLT41007 Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)	HLT41012 Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)	Updated in V5 - ISC upgrades and updated core unit HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Description

This qualification covers work involving delivery of limited direct client care in an emergency response context.

The qualification focuses on work in the ambulance industry done by volunteers or workers who provide a basic emergency response and transport roles in areas where there is a relatively low workload. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles may include:

Volunteer ambulance officer	Ambulance community officer
Ambulance attendant	Honorary ambulance officer
Casual ambulance officer	Emergency patient transport officer
Industrial medic

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways

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  19 units of competency are required for this qualification, including: 11 core units 8 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice 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 

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

HLTAMBAE403D Follow procedures for routine safe removal of client

HLTAMBCR401C Deliver basic clinical care (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)

HLTAMBFC301D Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care

HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment

HLTAMBSC401B Manage routine scene and promote public safety

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTHIR402D Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

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

Other relevant electives 

Elective units of competency may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following groups of electives may address the needs of specific work environments.

General ambulance work 

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

HLTAMBC403C Coordinate resources (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBC401D)

HLTAMBFC402C Communicate in complex or difficult situations

(Note pre-requ: HLTAMBFC301D)

HLTAMBT301B Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions

Emergency work 

HLTAMBAE501D Implement safe access and egress in an emergency

HLTAMBAE504D Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B, HLTAMBCR502C)

HLTAMBSC503B Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency

HLTAMBT402C Transport emergency clients (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBT301B)

PUASAR001B Participate in a rescue operation (Note pre-requ: PUAEME001B)

Assessment of competence 

TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment

TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402B Assess competence

TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation