12 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
3 core units
9 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 2 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
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CHCORG201B Follow policies, procedures and programs of the organisation
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
HLTPOP301C Work effectively in the population health sector
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.
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
CHCCD413D Work within specific communities
CHCNET301D Participate in networks
CHCPROM401B Share health information
HLTPOP213C Support community processes for ongoing repair and maintenance of health hardware
HLTPOP214D Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures
HLTPOP216D Monitor and maintain septic or on-site systems
HLTPOP217D Monitor and maintain sewerage or effluent systems
HLTPOP218D Monitor and maintain water supply
HLTPOP220C Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems
HLTPOP306C Establish agent of disease transmission and mode of control
HLTPOP307C Provide information and support on environmental health issues
HLTPOP406C Utilise an interpreter
AHCCCF414A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity
CHCAOD201D Prepare for alcohol and other drugs work
CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCH225A Prepare to work in social housing
CHCCOM201C Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation
CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCDIS220B Prepare for disability work
CHCGROUP201C Support the activities of existing groups
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers