Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Population Health

Certificate IV in Population Health

Qualification
National Code:
HLT46015
State Code:
AYZ8
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
835
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 individuals who provide basic support in population health work. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers.
 
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 = Eighteen (18)
- Nine (9) core units
- Nine (9) elective units, consisting of:
- at least five (5) units from the electives listed below
- up to four (4) unit 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
AVZ46 HLTPOP019 Apply a population health framework 50 Unit of competency
AVZ41 HLTPOP023 Build capacity to promote health 55 Unit of competency
AVZ42 HLTPOP022 Evaluate a population health project 35 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVZ43 HLTPOP021 Plan a population health project 45 Unit of competency
AVC92 CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services 75 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
AVZ44 HLTPOP020 Work with the community to identify health needs 45 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least five (5) 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
OCG17 BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
AVZ50 HLTPOP014 Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change 45 Unit of competency
OCG23 BSBHRM611 Contribute to organisational performance development 65 Unit of competency
AVB52 CHCPOL001 Contribute to the review and development of policies 30 Unit of competency
OCE02 BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets 30 Unit of competency
AVZ45 HLTPOP018 Develop a plan of action to address land care issues in the community 125 Unit of competency
OEL31 CHCCDE023 Develop and deliver community projects 35 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
OEL78 CHCCDE025 Develop and support community leadership 30 Unit of competency
OEL74 CHCCDE021 Develop and support community resources 40 Unit of competency
OCE97 BSBMKG441 Develop public relations documents 70 Unit of competency
AVC30 CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVB76 CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework 85 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
AVB71 CHCMGT005 Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes 40 Unit of competency
OCS14 HLTPOP033 Identify pest control strategies 70 Unit of competency
OEL99 CHCCDE027 Implement community development strategies 55 Unit of competency
OEK77 CHCCDE020 Implement participation and engagement strategies 80 Unit of competency
C1960 LGAEHRW505B Implement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment 40 Unit of competency
ODI42 HLTOHC008 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health 40 Unit of competency
AVA33 HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet 45 Unit of competency
OCE19 BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
AVB74 CHCMGT003 Lead the work team 95 Unit of competency
C1905 LGACOM407B Manage finances within a budget 50 Unit of competency
AVB75 CHCMGT002 Manage partnership agreements with service providers 40 Unit of competency
C8229 PSPPM402B Manage simple projects 50 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
C1908 LGACOM503B Prepare a budget 40 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVB46 CHCPRP004 Promote and represent the service 85 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
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
ODI63 HLTOHC007 Recognise and respond to oral health issues 25 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AVB73 CHCMGT004 Secure and manage funding 70 Unit of competency
AVB96 CHCEDU008 Share health information 40 Unit of competency
OEL29 CHCCDE024 Support community action 30 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
AVB70 CHCMGT007 Work effectively with the Board of an organisation 70 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
OEM05 CHCCDE019 Work within a community development framework 70 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
J086 HLT42312 Certificate IV in Population Health Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

N/A

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information