15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
6 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 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
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CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
HLTPOP301C Work effectively in the population health sector
HLTPOP302C Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs
HLTPOP306C Establish agent of disease transmission and mode of control
HLTPOP307C Provide information and support on environmental health issues
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.
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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
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At least 3 electives are to be selected from the following units.
HLTPOP310C Monitor and maintain dog health in the community
HLTPOP311C Identify land care issues as they relate to health
HLTPOP315C Ensure provision of functional, durable health hardware items in home and community
HLTPOP319C Conduct testing and interpretation of results of community water supply
HLTPOP321C Assist with monitoring food storage and handling procedures in the community
HLTPOP322C Implement a disaster plan
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.
CHCCD307C Support community resources
CHCCD401E Support community participation
CHCCH301B Work effectively in social housing
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS403B Provide brief intervention
CHCGROUP302D Support group activities
CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCNET301D Participate in networks
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCORG322B Contribute to implementation of service delivery strategy
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
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
CULMS410A Provide research assistance
HLTPOP303C Contribute to population health project planning
HLTPOP304C Contribute to evaluating a population health project
HLTPOP401C Maintain a population health database
HLTPOP402C Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change
HLTPOP406C Utilise an interpreter
PSPPM402B Manage simple projects