Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Preventive Health
Certificate IV in Preventive Health
DEF40617
BDK0
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 23/03/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 26/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 17/08/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in preventive health.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Sixteen (16) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:- Five (5) core units listed below, plus
- Eleven (11) elective units.
- choose a minimum of ten (10) elective units from the list below, of which eight (8) must be taken from Group A and two (2) must be taken from Group B.
- choose the remaining one (1) elective unit from the elective unit list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC75 | DEFPHL010 | Conduct a field hygiene survey | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC59 | DEFPHL009 | Conduct a quick assessment of disease outbreak | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBD14 | DEFPHL007 | Conduct chlorine dosing of water at the point of supply | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC81 | DEFPHL008 | Coordinate environmental health operations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR17 | DEFGEN012 | Provide technical advice | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A General Elective Units
Eight (8) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Specialisation Elective Units(Work Health and Safety)
Two (2) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUI93 | BSBWHS409 | Assist with workplace monitoring processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI30 | BSBWHS403 | Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH35 | BSBWHS405 | Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCR1 | DEF42312 | Certificate IV in Preventive Health | Qualification |
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