Certificate IV in Population Health - HLT46015

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide basic support in population health work. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers.

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 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.

Financial Assistance

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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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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 IV 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.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 18

9 core units

9 elective units, consisting of:

at least 5 units from the electives listed below

up to 4 unit 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

CHCADV005	Provide system advocacy services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTPOP019	Apply a population health framework
HLTPOP020	Work with the community to identify health needs
HLTPOP021	Plan a population health project
HLTPOP022	Evaluate a population health project
HLTPOP023	Build capacity to promote health
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

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
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE005	Develop and support relevant community resources
CHCCDE007	Develop and provide community projects
CHCCDE008	Support community action
CHCCDE009	Develop and support community leadership
CHCCDE011	Implement community development strategies
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCCOM003	Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
CHCEDU008	Share health information
CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy
CHCMGT001	Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002	Manage partnership agreements with service providers
CHCMGT003	Lead the work team
CHCMGT004	Secure and manage funding
CHCMGT005	Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCMGT007	Work effectively with the Board of an organisation
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPOL001	Contribute to the review and development of policies
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP004	Promote and represent the service
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CUFWRT301A	Write content for a range of media
CUFWRT403A	Write narration and current affairs material
HLTHPS010	Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTOHC001	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC005	Use basic oral health screening tools
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
HLTPOP017	Identify pest control strategies
HLTPOP018	Develop a plan of action to address land care issues in the community
BSBITU301	Create and use databases
BSBLDR402	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLED806	Plan and implement a coaching strategy
BSBPUB402	Develop public relations campaigns
BSBRES401	Analyse and present research information
LGACOM407B	Manage finances within a budget
LGACOM503B	Prepare a budget
LGAEHRW505B	Implement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment
PSPPM402B	Manage simple projects

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