Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Population Health

Certificate II in Population Health

Qualification
National Code:
HLT26015
State Code:
AYZ1
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
370
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
Description

This qualification may be used as a pathway for workforce entry into population health work. At this level, work takes place under direct and regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nine (9)
- three (3) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from the electives listed below
- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses - these units must be relevant to the work outcome

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

All three (3) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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 three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
AVZ56 HLTPOP008 Develop and implement disease prevention and control measures 55 Unit of competency
AVC46 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVA33 HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet 45 Unit of competency
AVZ60 HLTPOP004 Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems 50 Unit of competency
AVZ62 HLTPOP002 Monitor and maintain sewage systems 60 Unit of competency
AVZ61 HLTPOP003 Monitor and maintain water supply 50 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVZ63 HLTPOP001 Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures 70 Unit of competency
AVZ55 HLTPOP009 Provide information and support on environmental health issues 35 Unit of competency
AVB96 CHCEDU008 Share health information 40 Unit of competency
AWA80 CHCGRP001 Support group activities 25 Unit of competency
AVC49 CHCCDE001 Support participative planning processes 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J049 HLT20912 Certificate II in Population Health Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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