Accredited course Outline
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Certificate I in Health (Aboriginal Communities)
Certificate I in Health (Aboriginal Communities)
51984
5135
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course has been designed to meet the needs of Indigenous community based learners who wish to develop knowledge in health related areas and ‘hands on’ skills in maintaining a healthy living environment relevant to community life. In particular, the course is comprised of various health, hygiene and nutrition related theory units along with relevant practical units focusing on caring for community members with special needs eg aged, disability and infants.
This course is intended to help successful participants to safely and efficiently provide basic health care services to members of the community.
Schedule
1. Core units
Successful completion requires 12 units of competency with at least 8 units drawn from the list below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9253 | HLTFA301B | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| 11022 | Care for babies and children in the home and Community | 30 | Module | |
| 11024 | Care for people with disabilities in a Community | 30 | Module | |
| 11028 | Develop cultural knowledge related to Aboriginal Health | 30 | Module | |
| 11026 | Implement nutritional food strategies in the home and Community | 30 | Module | |
| 11031 | Interpret labels and pamphlets on food, cleaning and health products | 30 | Module | |
| 11025 | Participate in a field experience | 30 | Module | |
| 11027 | Practice good hygiene in the home and Community | 30 | Module | |
| 11023 | Provide assistance in emergency situations in a Community | 30 | Module | |
| 11030 | Shop wisely for food and other item of daily need | 30 | Module | |
| 11021 | Support adolescents in a Community | 30 | Module | |
| 11029 | Support and care for older people in the family and in a Community | 30 | Module |
2. Elective units
It should be noted however electives are not confined to this list and can be chosen from any endorsed training package at AQTF Level 1. Common electives that have been used are;
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81386 | VBQU118 | Conduct a project with guidance | 20 | Module |
| 81392 | VBQU124 | Create simple texts for learning purposes | 20 | Module |
| 81394 | VBQU126 | Create simple texts to participate in the community | 20 | Module |
| C9672 | FNSFLIT201B | Develop and use a personal budget | 20 | Unit of competency |
| 81387 | VBQU119 | Engage with simple texts for personal purposes | 20 | Module |
| 81390 | VBQU122 | Engage with simple texts to participate in the community | 20 | Module |
| C8841 | ICAU1128A | Operate a personal computer | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5133 | 51406 | Certificate I in Health (Aboriginal Communities) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Pilbara TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51984.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Alan Scott, telephone (08) 9158 5602.
4. This course was placed on STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate, Department of Education and Training on 18 August 2009.
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