Certificate III in Population Health - HLT36015

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of entry-level population health worker. At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. These workers contribute to the work of others through teamwork and coordination.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory 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:

50.7%

Community and Personal Service Workers

13.8%

Sales Workers

10.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

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

54.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.7%

Accommodation and Food Services

11.7%

Retail Trade

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

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

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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 Population Health is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Community Health

Certificate II

Certificate III

Disease Prevention Worker

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Allied Health

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Hospital Ancillary Services

Pathology and Pharmacy

Health Administration

Therapeutic Health

Ambulance

Certificate II

First Aid Responder

Certificate III

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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.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 13

6 core units

7 elective units, consisting of:

at least 4 units from the electives listed below

up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
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
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development

Elective units

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS028	Provide client-centred support to people in crisis
CHCCDE001	Support participative planning processes
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU008	Share health information
CHCGRP001	Support group activities
CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCVOL002	Lead volunteer teams
HLTHPS010	Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTOHC005	Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTPOP008	Develop and implement disease prevention and control measures
HLTPOP009	Provide information and support on environmental health issues
HLTPOP010	Monitor and maintain dog health in the community
HLTPOP011	Facilitate provision of correct functioning health hardware items in home and community
HLTPOP012	Contribute to testing of results of community water supply
HLTPOP013	Contribute to the implementation of a disaster plan
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
CUFWRT301A	Write content for a range of media
CUFWRT403A	Write narration and current affairs material
PSPPM402B	Manage simple projects

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