14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
9 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
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
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HLTCOM301C Provide specific information to clients
HLTCOM405D Administer a practice
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
HLTOPD401C Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry
HLTOPD403C Dispense optical appliances and services(Note pre-requisite: HLTOPD401C)
HLTOPD404C Dispense atypical prescriptions (Note pre-requs: HLTOPD401C, HLTOPD403C)
HLTOPD407C Perform workshop skills and place orders (Note pre-requisite: HLTOPD401C)
SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services
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
Other electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following electives may facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
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CHCCS311C Deliver and monitor services to clients
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
CHCORG607C Manage workplace issues
HLTCOM503D Manage a practice
HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
HLTHIR505D Provide leadership in promoting effective work practices in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
HLTOPD402C Perform edging and fitting
HLTOPD405C Market and promote optical products and services