Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, including specific health care programs.
These workers can be expected to flexibly assume a variety of job roles and undertake a broad range of tasks. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include, for example:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health work is an emerging area of work and occupational titles for those working in this area vary according to jurisdictional and workplace requirements.
Recognition
All workers are to be given the opportunity to have their competencies recognised prior to undertaking any training. Assessment should focus on demonstration of the critical aspects of evidence and underpinning knowledge and skills identified in the units of competency.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
This qualification is proposed for workers with some breadth and depth of skills and knowledge in assessment and treatment of a wide range of presenting health problems for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Workers seeking enrolment in or credit for this qualification must be able to demonstrate competence in the following units of competency from HLT33207 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care:
HLTAHW301B Work in Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health care context
HLTAHW302B Facilitate communication between clients and service providers
HLTAHW304B Undertake basic health assessments
HLTAHW305B Plan and implement basic health care
HLTAHW306B Provide information about social and emotional support
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Work application
Certificate IV may be regarded by jurisdictions as the level at which an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker may function independently.
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individual workers are required to undertake supervised work placements in a primary health care setting, supplemented where required by simulated practical application of skills and knowledge. Individuals must demonstrate consistency of performance over time to achieve competency outcomes.
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.
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
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Core units Certificate IV in Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care )
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCCM402D Establish and monitor a case plan
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAHW303B Advocate for the rights and needs of community members
HLTAHW402B Assess and support client's social and emotional well being
HLTAHW408B Address social determinants of Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander health
HLTAHW409B Deliver health promotion programs for Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
Relevant electives
The following units of competency may be relevant electives for both qualifications:
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
Additional electives may be selected in line with the packaging rules for each certificate.
Electives selected must:
- not be core units of competency specified for this qualification
- be different from units of competency that have contributed to a lower level qualification
- build on pre-requisites where specified
Please note
- Certain electives may be specified as mandatory for specific work
- Employers may specify that they prefer (or require) staff to have certain elective units of competency for specific work roles
Group A electives - recommended basis for SEWB , AOD or mental health focus
The following group of units of competency is recommended as a basis for proceeding to focus at Diploma level on social and emotional well being, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and/or mental health work
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
HLTAHW410B Work in AOD and mental health with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
Other relevant electives
The sample electives below are grouped for ease of access. Electives may be selected from any group and employers may specify that their employees should be competent in particular groupings of electives.
Other social and emotional well being electives
CHCTC403A Provide telephone counselling in crisis situations
CHCTC404A Provide competent suicide intervention in a telephone counselling context
CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people
CHCYTH402B Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
CHCYTH403B Support young people to create opportunities in their lives
CHCYTH404D Support young people in crisis
Mental health , alcohol and other drugs (AOD ) and associated electives
CHCAOD406D Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD407D Provide needle and syringe services
CHCAOD408A Assess needs of clients with alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCAOD409D Provide alcohol and /or other drug withdrawal services
CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCMH408B Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
CHCMH504D Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
HLTAHW309B Assist with substance misuse care
HLTAHW421B Provide information about mental health
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
HLTPOP403C Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation
HLTPOP404C Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent
Family violence electives
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCDFV403C Provide crisis intervention and support to those experiencing domestic and family violence
CHCDFV404C Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence
CHCDFV406C Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCDFV408C Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
Service delivery and case management electives
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCM402D Establish and monitor a case plan
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCS403B Provide brief intervention
CHCCS419B Provide support services to clients
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCCS503A Develop , implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
HLTAHW427B Supervise individual workers
Health promotion electives
CHCPROM401B Share health information
CHCPROM502B Implement health promotion and community intervention
HLTAHW411B Plan , develop and evaluate health promotion for Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
Specific content electives for education /promotion campaign delivery
HLTAHW407B Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care
HLTAHW412B Provide information and strategies to promote nutrition for good health
HLTAHW413B Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men
HLTAHW414B Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women
HLTAHW415B Provide information and strategies in chronic disease care
HLTAHW416B Provide information and strategies in maternal and child health
HLTAHW417B Provide information and strategies in eye health
HLTAHW418B Provide information and strategies in hearing and ear health
HLTAHW419B Provide information and strategies in preventing communicable disease
HLTAHW420B Provide information and strategies in substance misuse
HLTAHW421B Provide information about mental health
HLTAHW422B Provide information and strategies to strengthen families
HLTAHW423B Provide information and strategies in oral health
HLTAHW424B Provide information and strategies in palliative care
HLTAHW425B Provide information and strategies in disability care
HLTAHW429B Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice
Advocacy /liaison /community support /development electives
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework
CHCCD413D Work within specific communities
CHCCD514A Implement community development strategies
CHCCD618B Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place
CHCPOL301B Participate in policy development
CHCPOL402B Contribute to policy development
HLTAHW310B Respond to emergencies
HLTAHW408B Address social determinants of Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander health
HLTAHW501B Facilitate access to tertiary health services
HLTPOP307C Provide information and support on environmental health issues
HLTPOP322C Implement a disaster plan
'Practice' electives
HLTAHW401B Assess client's physical well being
HLTAHW403B Plan and implement health care in a primary health care context
HLTAHW406B Work with medicines
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requ: HLTFA301C)
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHC408A Apply fluoride varnish (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes
HLTPAT306C Perform blood collection
HLTPAT308C Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimen collection
SIRPDIS003A Assist in dispensary operations
Specific electives for research
CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities
HLTAHW307B Identify community health issues , needs and strategies
HLTAHW428B Maintain community health profile
Specific electives for nutrition
HLTAHW407B Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care
HLTAHW411B Plan , develop and evaluate health promotion for Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
HLTAHW412B Provide information and strategies to promote nutrition for good health
HLTAHW416B Provide information and strategies in maternal and child health
HLTAHW429B Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice
TAEDEL401A Plan , organise and deliver group -based learning
Education /training electives
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
TAEASS301A Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402A Assess competence
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL401A Plan , organise and deliver group -based learning
TAEDEL402A Plan , organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
Other oral health electives
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
CHCOHC406A Provide or assist with oral hygiene (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C or CHCOHS312B)
CHCOHC407A Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
