HLT30121 - Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
| Duration | There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Location | Mackay City and Rockhampton |
| Next intake | July, 2024 |
| Study mode | Mixed Mode, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| Total units | 15 |
Overview
Boost your career in Indigenous health by studying the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care at CQUniversity.
HLT30121 Cert III Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care reflects the role of individuals working in health care support roles in a diversity of locations including urban, rural and remote settings. It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work under general supervision as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. At this level, work involves the provision of generalist health services and the use of some discretion and judgment within the parameters of clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Career Opportunities
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector.
At this level, work involves the provision of generalist health services and the use of some discretion and judgment within the parameters of clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course Structure
Duration:This program is typically delivered over a 46 week period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services |
| HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role |
| HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
| HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTAHCS003 | COMPLETE ROUTINE PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| HLTASEW002 | Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients |
Credit Transfer Structure
Duration:Credit transfer only
Credit Transfer Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role |
| HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments |
| HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services |
| HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
Credit Transfer Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| HLTASEW002 | Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
| HLTAHCS003 | COMPLETE ROUTINE PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
RPL Structure
Duration:RPL only
RPL Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments |
| HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
| HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role |
RPL Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| HLTASEW002 | Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients |
| HLTAHCS003 | COMPLETE ROUTINE PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS |
| CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
User Choice Trainees
Duration:This program is typically delivered over a 46 week period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
| HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role |
| HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
| HLTAHCS003 | COMPLETE ROUTINE PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS |
| HLTASEW002 | Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
Standard Course Structure
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| February, 2024 | Mixed Mode, Mackay City, Rockhampton |
| July, 2024 | Mixed Mode, Mackay City, Rockhampton |
Standard Course Structure
| RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mackay City |
| Room | |
| Start Date | To Be Advised |
| End Date | To Be Advised |
| Start Time | To Be Advised |
| End Time | To Be Advised |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Residential schools for this course are conducted on campus in Mackay City and Rockhampton North campuses. Throughout the duration of this course, students will be required to undertake a 1 x 5-day block of residential school. Residential school dates will be confirmed by your teacher in accordance with your commencement intake and course progression. Students are advised to confirm dates with their teacher prior to making travel and personal arrangements. | |
| RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton North |
| Room | |
| Start Date | To Be Advised |
| End Date | To Be Advised |
| Start Time | To Be Advised |
| End Time | To Be Advised |
| Compulsory | Yes |
Residential schools for this course are conducted on campus in Mackay City and Rockhampton North campuses. Throughout the duration of this course, students will be required to undertake a 1 x 5-day block of residential school. Residential school dates will be confirmed by your teacher in accordance with your commencement intake and course progression. Students are advised to confirm dates with their teacher prior to making travel and personal arrangements. | |
Mandatory requirements -
To complete this course, you will be required to complete an approved work placement of 120 hours. Students who are currently working in a relevant role may be eligible to undertake placement with their existing employer, subject to approval from the relevant Educational Team Leader and agreement from the employer.
You will be required to complete a Placement Application Form. This form allows you to apply for approval to complete your placement within your workplace or alternatively, request to attend a CQUniversity-sourced placement. If your workplace does not meet the required criteria for the training package to undertake your placement hours then, CQUniversity will arrange a work placement for you.
CQUniversity’s Workforce Integrated Learning (WIL) team will aim to source a placement located within your community; however, circumstances may require you to relocate to complete the placement.
Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course and it is important that students ensure they can meet the requirements for these checks. Mandatory Check inquiries can be directed to WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au and further detailed information can be sourced by clicking on the following link: IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS WIL DOCUMENT.
You may also be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with the host organisation and placement may be subject to you meeting the organisation's requirements.
Requirements
Students are required to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course. The BKSB assessment is not used to determine eligibility for entry, but to indicate where students may require further assistance to develop the literacy and numeracy skills embedded in the qualification.
Provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity documentation. This course is an Indigenous-specific program that allows Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for identified positions within the Health sector, such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker. The University accepts any or all the following documents to verify an applicant as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations person:
(a) certified copies of the applicant’s Confirmation of Identity documents. A Confirmation of Identity document is usually provided by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation. The documentation names the individual and confirms they are a recognised member of a specified Indigenous Australian community;
(b) Native Title documentation issued by a Prescribed Body Corporate which specifically names the applicant or provides other formal evidence of ancestral or familial ties; or
(c) in the absence of (a) or (b), an original Statutory Declaration signed by the applicant, accompanied by two supporting documents of verification from a recognised cultural consultant/referee.
Mandatory Clinical Placement Requirements: As per the CQU Immunisation Policy and for patient and student safety, checks are now mandatory for any placement. Refer to the Clinical Placement Guidelines and Mandatory Checks Requirements for Clinical Placement for more details.
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Fee for Service/ Full Fee
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Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee
Some government subsidies, such as Certificate 3 Guarantee, will require the individual to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee. Government subsidies are subject to eligibility.
The fee will vary based on the course chosen and the eligibility of the student for a concession rate. The co-contribution fee represents the total cost to the student for tuition. There are other costs that the student may have to pay, including but not limited to uniforms and course resources. This will vary depending on the training. If you are required to pay Co-Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Students must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Eligibility and conditions apply.
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