Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $3000

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Average Course Duration: 6 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working at the entry level of primary health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients. Certificate III may be regarded by many jurisdictions as the minimum level for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health work. In some jurisdictions, however, individuals may start at Certificate II level and, when ready, progress to Certificate III. The qualification structure for Certificate III supports both these options. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

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

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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

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 III).

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 III).

Jobs

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

49.8%

Community and Personal Service Workers

12.9%

Technicians and Trades Workers

8.2%

Professionals

Industries

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

58%

Health care and social assistance

6%

Retail trade

5.7%

Accommodation and food services

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

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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. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2017-2018 income year is $55,874.

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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 III 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 Assistance

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Health & Ancillary Services Assistance

Pathology

General Business Operations

Public Health

Alternative Health Assistance

Ambulance

Technical Support

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 Education and Training".

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship in the state and territories coloured in blue on the map.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 17, including:

12 core units

5 elective units, of which:

at least 3 units must come from the elective unit list below

up to 2 units may be may be selected 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

CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTAHW005	Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
HLTAHW006	Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members
HLTAHW007	Undertake basic health assessments
HLTAHW008	Assist in planning and implementation of basic health care
HLTAHW009	Provide information about social and/or emotional support
HLTAHW010	Identify community health issues, needs and strategies
HLTAHW011	Assist with basic health screening, promotion and education services
HLTAHW015	Work under instructions to support the safe use of medication
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Electives

CHCAGE005	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD002	Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD003	Provide needle and syringe services
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS014	Provide brief intervention
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026	Transport individuals
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCCCS028	Provide client-centered support to people in crisis
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV003	Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence
CHCDFV004	Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCDIS010	Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCEDU002	Plan health promotion and community intervention
CHCEDU008	Share health information
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPOL001	Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT002	Support the rights and safety of children and young people
HLTAHW012	Assist with substance misuse care
HLTAHW013	Respond to emergencies
HLTAHW014	Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
HLTAHW021	Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care
HLTAHW023	Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs
HLTAHW024	Work in alcohol, other drug and mental health with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
HLTAHW025	Provide information and strategies in health care
HLTAHW026	Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men
HLTAHW027	Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women
HLTAHW028	Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care
HLTAHW029	Provide information and strategies in maternal and infant health
HLTAHW031	Promote and enhance the capacities of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families and communities
HLTAHW033	Maintain community health profile
HLTAHW034	Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice
HLTAHW034	Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice
HLTAHW035	Provide information and support around cancer
HLTAHW036	Provide information and support to women with breast cancer
HLTAHW051	Respond to loss, grief and trauma
HLTOHC001	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTOHC005	Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTPHA001	Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock
HLTPHA003	Assist with dispensing of prescriptions and medication orders
HLTPHA004	Order, maintain and distribute pharmaceutical stock
HLTPOP005	Work in a population health context
HLTPOP006	Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs
HLTPOP007	Contribute to population health project planning
HLTPOP009	Provide information and support on environmental health issues
HLTPOP010	Monitor and maintain dog health in the community
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
HLTPOP018	Develop a plan of action to address land care issues in the community
BSBADM101	Use business equipment and resources
BSBADM409	Co-ordinate business resources
BSBCMM201	Communicate in the workplace
BSBCOM406	Conduct work within a compliance framework
BSBINM201	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBITU101	Operate a personal computer
BSBLDR403	Lead team effectiveness
BSBSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWOR202	Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBWOR204	Use business technology
BSBWOR404	Develop work priorities
PSPPM402B	Manage simple projects
SIRCDIS301	Accept prescriptions and return dispensed medicines to customers
SIRCDIS302	Deliver medicines to customers outside the pharmacy
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

49.8%

12.9%

8.2%

Industries

58%

6%

5.7%

Financial Assistance

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Health Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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Labour Market