Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care - HLT20113

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who undertake a range of tasks under direct supervision to support the provision of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. Such work will be performed as part of a health clinic, centre or service. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways and is appropriate for delivery within VET in Schools programs.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

27.8%

Sales Workers

24.1%

Community and Personal Service Workers

15.2%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

30.9%

Accommodation and Food Services

21.6%

Retail Trade

9.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Allied Health

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Hospital Ancillary Services

Pathology and Pharmacy

Health Administration

Therapeutic Health

Ambulance

Community Health

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 10, including:

7 core units

3 elective units from the list below or 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 units

HLTAHW001	Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
HLTAHW002	Support clients to obtain access to health services
HLTAHW003	Provide basic health information to clients
HLTAHW004	Perform work role in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Electives

CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS014	Provide brief intervention
CHCCCS026	Transport individuals
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAHW007	Undertake basic health assessments
HLTAHW009	Provide information about social and/or emotional support
HLTAHW021	Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care
HLTAHW034	Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice
HLTAID013	Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
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
BSBADM101	Use business equipment and resources
BSBCMM201	Communicate in the workplace
BSBINM201	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBITU101	Operate a personal computer
BSBMED305	Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
BSBWOR202	Organise and complete daily work activities
SIRCDIS301	Accept prescriptions and return dispensed medicines to customers

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