14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
11 core units, comprising 6 common units and 5 specialisation units
3 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, units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
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Common units
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAP501C Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503D Manage a practice
HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
Specialisation units
HLTREM502C Provide remedial massage treatment
HLTREM503C Plan remedial massage treatment strategy
HLTREM504C Apply remedial massage assessment framework
HLTREM505C Perform remedial massage health assessment
HLTREM510B Provide specialised remedial massage treatments (Note pre-requs: HLTREM502C, HLTREM503C, HLTREM504C, HLTREM505C)
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 sample units of competency are suggested as appropriate for this qualification. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
HLTCOM509B Provide services for people with a life challenging illness
HLTCOM510B Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
HLTREM511B Provide remedial massage treatment for women and children
HLTREM512B Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting
HLTREM513B Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes
HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility