Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Population Health

Certificate III in Population Health

Qualification
National Code:
HLT36015
State Code:
AYX8
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
555
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 22/12/2025 Current Approved
1.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of entry-level population health worker. At this level, work takes place under the direction of others and supervision may be direct or indirect. These workers contribute to the work of others through teamwork and coordination.
 
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirteen (13)
- Six (6) core units
- Seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from the electives listed below
- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Units of competency that contain mandatory work placement requirements are identified within the specific Qualification Packaging Rules and Units of Competency on the training.gov.au (TGA) website
1. Core Units

These units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVZ58 HLTPOP007 Contribute to population health project planning 50 Unit of competency
AVZ57 HLTPOP006 Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs 55 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AVZ59 HLTPOP005 Work in a population health context 30 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be completed from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
AVZ50 HLTPOP014 Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change 45 Unit of competency
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
AVZ53 HLTPOP012 Contribute to testing of results of community water supply 45 Unit of competency
AVZ52 HLTPOP013 Contribute to the implementation of a disaster plan 55 Unit of competency
OCS37 HLTPOP030 Determine and implement disease prevention and control measures 60 Unit of competency
AVZ45 HLTPOP018 Develop a plan of action to address land care issues in the community 125 Unit of competency
AVZ51 HLTPOP011 Facilitate provision of functional, durable health hardware items in home and community 35 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
OEK77 CHCCDE020 Implement participation and engagement strategies 80 Unit of competency
AVA33 HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet 45 Unit of competency
AVB22 CHCVOL002 Lead volunteer teams 35 Unit of competency
C8229 PSPPM402B Manage simple projects 50 Unit of competency
OCS35 HLTPOP032 Monitor and maintain dog health in the community 50 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC62 CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions 45 Unit of competency
AWB52 CHCCCS028 Provide client-centred support to people in crisis 65 Unit of competency
OCS36 HLTPOP031 Provide information and support on environmental health issues 40 Unit of competency
AVZ49 HLTPOP015 Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation 35 Unit of competency
AVZ48 HLTPOP016 Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent 35 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AVB96 CHCEDU008 Share health information 40 Unit of competency
OEJ53 CHCCDE017 Support collaborative planning processes 45 Unit of competency
AWA80 CHCGRP001 Support group activities 25 Unit of competency
OEH39 CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing 40 Unit of competency
ODI61 HLTOHC010 Use basic oral health screening tools 30 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
ODJ30 CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
AWG50 CUAWRT301 Write content for a range of media 50 Unit of competency
ODD31 CUAWRT415 Write narration and material for productions 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J062 HLT32212 Certificate III in Population Health Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

N/A

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information