HLT30121 – Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Study for a career in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care.

This qualification 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

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

People seeking to enrol must:

have wide-ranging skills and knowledge about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ways of living.
be over 18 years old at the time of enrolment.
be working or volunteering in roles providing support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
be working or volunteering for an Aboriginal Organisation.
be a carer for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Applicants must be employed or have capacity to volunteer at an organisation relevant to this course to complete their workplace hours.

In addition, all applicants will be required to undertake a short discussion to determine whether this is the most suitable course for you. Applicants will also be required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy assessment to support the applicant’s readiness to study at this level.

VACCHO will offer you additional learning support in discussion with the applicant and /or refer you to a more suitable course.

Refer to Course Pre-Requisite section for any other requirements, such as previous units and employment arrangements that will also form a condition of entry.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Learn how to provide high-level clinical and primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families, including professional advice about healthy living lifestyles.

Learn how to administer medication and collect blood samples safely.

Develop advocacy skills that enable you to support clients’ rights and needs effectively.

AT A GLANCE

Duration

This course is typically offered over 24 months with classes held once a month, Tuesday – Thursday, 9.00 am- 5.00 pm.

Delivery and Locations

VACCHO
17-23 Sackville Street,
Collingwood

Assessments

Written questions, portfolio, workplace project, case studies, role plays, observation / demonstration, logbook

Cost (Fees & Charges)

Refer to Fees & Charges.

Ask about our RPL fees if you have previous equivalent experiences

Qualification

HLT30121 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice subject to satisfactory course completion and meeting all VACCHO terms & conditions

WHY LEARN WITH US?

01 INDUSTRY RELEVANT

This training program has been developed in consultation with other ACCHOs and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community sector to ensure its relevance.

02 EXPERT TRAINERS

Our staff have current on-the-job experience, bringing this into the training program to offer real industry training based on current industry trends.

03 EXPERIENCED SUPPORT TEAM

We offer in-house Mentors and support and have also teamed up with external experts to ensure that you are fully supported to succeed.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The units of competency listed below are an example of the units that would typically be included in this qualification.

Unit Code

CHCCOM005

CHCLEG001

HLTWHS001

HLTINF006

HLTAADV001

HLTAAP001

HLTAHCS002

HLTAMED001

HLTAWOR001

HLTAID011

CHCCOM002

HLTAADV002

HLTASEW002

HLTOHC009

HLTOHC010

Unit Name

ACommunicate and work in health or community services

Work legally and ethically

Participate in workplace health and safety

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Support clients to access health services

Recognise healthy body systems

Assist with health assessments

Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications

Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role

Provide First Aid

Use communication to build relationships

Support the rights and needs of clients

Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients

Apply and use basic oral health products

Use basic oral health screening tools

Core or Elective

Core

Elective

PRE-REQUISITES REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to access and search the internet, use software (such as Microsoft Word) to create documents, upload and download documents.

A National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required before the placement component can be undertaken.

Evidence of some vaccinations is also a requirement including but not limited to influenza (flu) vaccination and COVID vaccination prior to the placement component.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR STUDIES & EXPERIENCES

If you have previously completed one or more of the above units, please ask about our Credit Transfer services. If you have a range of work and life experiences that relate to one or more of these units, please ask about our Recognition of Prior Learning/Competency (RPL) services.

If eligible, you will not be required to undertake these units again as you will receive recognition of your prior studies and/or experiences.

JOB PROSPECTS

Take a glimpse at the jobs you can take on—possible tasks, salary information, skill level required, and industry growth forecast: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/

WORK PLACEMENT

250 hrs of Practical Placement are required to develop skills and competencies in the workplace environment. Students will need to organise this placement with a relevant Facility or Organisation.

AHPRA Registration Details

Students enrolled in this training program will be registered with the Board under the National Law. More information on Student Registration can be found on the AHPRA website.

Under limited circumstances Registered Students may be liable for mandatory notification to be made about them. It is important that prospective students are also familiar with AHPRAs Guidelines for Mandatory notifications about registered students.

AHPRA National Board of Conduct

Administration of Medications
Students looking to undertake the training program should be aware of legislative limitations and workplace policy or procedural requirements about the administration of medications. This training program includes the delivery of two core units of competency that address performance evidence about Administering Medications and Supporting the Safe Use of Medications.

To ensure all students have the opportunity to gain competency in the knowledge and skills required for these units, VACCHO attempts to fully replicate the resources, environment, and time productivity pressures associated with these activities within its simulated learning environment.

Students looking to go on to register with AHPRA must maintain current knowledge about the scope of practice of their role with regards to medicines within the State or Territory they intend to practice.

FEES AND CHARGES

Refer to VACCHO Course Fee 2023

You may be eligible for a Fee Concession (VACCHO will check your entitlement for a Fee Concession as part of your enrolment and prior to the commencement of training). This includes for holders of a current Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession, Veterans Gold Card or self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Travel and accommodation may be AbStudy subsidised for eligible students. Ask for further details.

WHAT I NEED TO BRING OR BUY

Desktop computer/laptop.
Stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 3mbps.
An email account such as Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail.
Microsoft Office (2010 version or later) – must include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Video conferencing software (Zoom) preferred.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A SKILLS FIRST SUBSIDISED PLACE

You must:

Be an Australian citizen; OR b) a holder of a permanent visa; OR c) a New Zealand citizen.
Not be enrolled in more than two Skills First subsidised qualifications at one time

OR you may meet some of the eligible criteria if you:

Meet the Eligibility Exemptions Initiative requirements, eg. a retrenched worker or a JVEN client

Are eligible for a Commonwealth Job Trainer place, including aged 17 to 24 or a job seeker

VACCHO encourages individuals with disabilities to access government-subsidised training.
Please check the Victorian Government’s Skills Gateway website to check your eligibility.

For up-to-date information please contact the VACCHO Education and Training Unit on (03) 9411 9411.

FURTHER LEARNING PATHWAYS

HLT40121 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT40221 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
HLT50221 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
HLT57715 Diploma of Practice Management

Training may be supported by Skills First Program, delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. The student’s tuition fees are as published and are subject to change given individual circumstances. This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by VACCHO (RTO No: 20739 and which is responsible for the quality of all services and the issuing of accredited certification. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to the industry standard but does not guarantee a job. We actively tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and encourage all to apply.