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Qualification details

HLT31512 - Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT31507 - Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic AssistanceUpdated in V5. Updated core WHS units. 06/May/2012
Is superseded by HLT43015 - Certificate IV in Allied Health AssistanceThis version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.Merged HLT31512/HLT42512. Change in packaging rules. Significant changes to core. Entry requirements removed. Minimum work requirement of 120 hours. 05/Aug/2015

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 07/May/2012

Units of competency

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HLTNA302D - Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelinesPlan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelinesSupersededN/A
HLTHIR404D - Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleWork effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleSupersededN/A
HLTCSD305D - Assist with client movementAssist with client movementSupersededN/A
HLTWHS200A - Participate in WHS processesParticipate in WHS processesDeletedN/A
HLTNA303D - Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plansPlan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plansSupersededN/A
BSBINN301A - Promote innovation in a team environmentPromote innovation in a team environmentSupersededN/A
HLTNA304D - Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needsPlan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needsSupersededN/A
HLTCSD306D - Respond effectively to behaviours of concernRespond effectively to behaviours of concernSupersededN/A
BSBFLM303C - Contribute to effective workplace relationshipsContribute to effective workplace relationshipsSupersededN/A
HLTFS207C - Follow basic food safety practicesFollow basic food safety practicesSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 423300 Nursing Support And Personal Care Workers 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6313 Special Care Workers 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0699 Other Health 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Direct Client Care 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Nutrition Assistant 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 423300 Nursing Support And Personal Care Workers 02/Oct/2012 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6313 Special Care Workers 02/Oct/2012 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0699 Other Health 02/Oct/2012 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 07/May/2012 
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Modification History

HLT07 Version 4

HLT07 Version 5

Comments

HLT31507 Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance

HLT31507 Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance

ISC upgrade

HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes changed from OHS to WHS in the core units

Description

This qualification covers workers who provide a range of assistance functions to Dietitians and Food Service Managers. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

  • Nutrition assistant
  • Dietetic assistant

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 

16 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:

  • 9 core units
  • 7 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

HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTNA301D Provide assistance to nutrition and dietetic services

HLTNA302D Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines

HLTNA303D Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans

HLTNA304D Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs

HLTWHS200A Participate in 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 

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups and employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.

Nutrition and dietetic assistance 

HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices

HLTNA305D Support food services in menu and meal order processing

Working with clients 

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people

CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children

HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Work relationships 

BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development

CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour

CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment

HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern