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, up to 2 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
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility
Specialisation units
HLTKIN506B Perform an advanced kinesiology health assessment
HLTKIN507B Plan an advanced kinesiology session
HLTKIN508B Apply an advanced kinesiology assessment framework
HLTKIN509B Monitor and evaluate kinesiology balances
HLTNUT610B Provide basic dietary advice
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 elective units are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
Recommended electives include:
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCCS416A Assess and provide services for clients with complex needs
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCORG611B Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities
CHCPOL505B Manage research activities
HLTCOM509B Provide services for people with a life challenging illness
HLTCOM510B Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment