Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications (Dispatch) - HLT41015

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who have responsibility for dispatch and call-taking in an ambulance communication or coordination environment. The qualification applies to people such as dispatch officers or emergency medical dispatch support officers working in emergency support and ambulance dispatch and communications. Such individuals are expected to work independently, take responsibility for their own outputs and act on information from a range of sources.

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

^ From 1 July 2022 the elective units HLTAID003, HLTAID006 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID011, HLTAID014 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

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Satisfied with Training

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

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 IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

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

30.5%

Community and Personal Service Workers

17.9%

Technicians and Trades Workers

17.7%

Professionals

Industries

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

36.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

10.3%

Construction

9.1%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

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

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

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 14

9 core units

5 elective units, consisting of:

at least 3 unit from the electives listed below,

up to 2 elective units can be selected from 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

CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAMB005	Receive and respond to requests for ambulance service
HLTAMB006	Assign and coordinate ambulance service resources
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR203	Work effectively with others
PUAECO003A	Operate and control radio networks
PUAECO004A	Operate computer aided dispatch system

Elective units

CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011	Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)
HLTAID006 ^ HLTAID014	Provide advanced first aid Provide Advanced First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
PUAECO002A	Process emergency incident calls and enquiries
TAEDEL404A	Mentor in the workplace

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