Qualification Outline
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22/07/2026 6:01 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Preventive Health
Certificate III in Preventive Health
Qualification
National Code:
DEF30217
DEF30217
State Code:
BDK8
BDK8
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Approved Date
11/04/2022
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
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 entry-level competencies in preventive health.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eighteen (18) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:- Four (4) core units listed below, plus
- Fourteen (14) elective units.
- choose a minimum of twelve (12) elective units from the list below, of which three (3) must be taken from Group A, three (3) must be taken from Group B and six (6) must be taken from Group C.
- choose the remaining two (2) elective units from the elective unit lists 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.
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 four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC15 | DEFPHL005 | Assist with field hygiene and sanitation | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBB78 | DEFPHL002 | Assist with quick assessment of disease outbreak | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBD12 | DEFPHL001 | Contribute to environmental health operations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC99 | DEFPHL004 | Undertake a vector borne diseases surveillance program | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialisation Elective Units (Work Health and Safety)
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK46 | BSBWHS406 | Assist with responding to incidents | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUK25 | BSBWHS305 | Contribute to WHS issue resolution | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUH98 | BSBWHS304 | Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUI52 | BSBWHS303 | Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Specialisation Elective Units
At least three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBD14 | DEFPHL007 | Conduct chlorine dosing of water at the point of supply | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC00 | DEFPHL006 | Monitor water handling and distribution practices | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC31 | DEFPHL003 | Operate environmental measuring devices | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ29 | NWPGEN007 | Sample and test drinking water | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAM95 | FBPOPR2066 | Apply sampling procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAY02 | PUAOPE015 | Conduct briefings and debriefings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCF03 | BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCG19 | BSBINS302 | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCE15 | BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ72 | PUACOM002 | Provide services to clients | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCE33 | BSBLDR301 | Support effective workplace relationships | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7404 | CPCCVE1011A | Undertake a basic construction project | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W5563 | MEM18001C | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5574 | MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCD94 | BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD71 | BSBWRT311 | Write simple documents | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCQ9 | DEF32812 | Certificate III in Preventive Health | Qualification |
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