HLT42407 Certificate IV in Indigenous Environmental Health

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HLT42407 Certificate IV in Indigenous Environmental Health

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification covers workers who are operational in a range of Population Health projects/programs particularly in relation to Indigenous Environmental Health. Workers at this qualification level apply competencies within routines, methods and procedures where discretion and judgement would be required under very broad guidance in the fulfilment of work likely to be allocated by a Population Health professional. These workers may be responsible for limited organisation of the work of others.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Indigenous environmental health worker	Environmental health worker
Indigenous public health officer	Environmental field support officer Aboriginal community
Environmental 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 18 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 7 core units 11 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 NTIS or other public listing

Core units

CHCCD619B	Establish and maintain community, government and business partnerships

CHCORG405D	Maintain an effective work environment

HLTOHS401A	Maintain workplace OHS processes

HLTPOP501C	Apply a population health framework

HLTPOP502C	Work with the community to identify health needs

HLTPOP503C	Plan a population health project

HLTPOP504C	Evaluate a population health project

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.

HLTPOP322C	Implement a disaster plan

HLTPOP409C	Identify pest control strategies

HLTPOP412C	Develop a plan of action to address land care issues in the community (Note pre-requ: HLTPOP311C)

LGAEHRW505B	Implement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment

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.

CHCAD603A	Provide systems advocacy services

CHCCD402A	Develop and provide community education projects

CHCCD412B	Work within a community development framework

CHCCD413D	Work within specific communities

CHCCD505D	Develop community resources

CHCCD508C	Support community action

CHCCD509C	Support community leadership

CHCCD514A	Implement community development strategies

CHCCH301B	Work effectively in social housing

CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCOM504A	Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication

CHCCS403B	Provide brief intervention

CHCGROUP403D	Plan and conduct group activities

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

CHCNET402A	Establish and maintain effective networks

CHCORG423B	Maintain quality service delivery

CHCORG529B	Provide coaching and motivation

CHCORG620C	Promote and represent the service

CHCORG621C	Act as a resource to other services

CHCORG627B	Provide mentoring support to colleagues

CHCPOL301B	Participate in policy development

CHCPOL403B	Undertake research activities

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

HLTPOP401C	Maintain a population health database

HLTPOP402C	Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change

HLTPOP405C	Use media to disseminate information

HLTPOP406C	Utilise an interpreter

HLTPOP407C	Develop population health competencies in other people

HLTPOP505C	Build capacity to promote health

LGACOM407B	Manage finances within a budget

LGACOM503B	Prepare a budget

PSPPM402B	Manage simple projects

RTD4802A	Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity

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