Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Population Health
Certificate IV in Population Health
HLT42312
J086
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/09/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who are operational in a range of Population Health projects/programs. Workers at this qualification level apply competencies within routines, methods and procedures where discretion and judgement would be required under very broad guidance in the fulfilment of work likely to be allocated by a Population Health professional. These workers may be responsible for limited organisation of the work of others.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Data entry supervisor
Health promotion officer
Registry officer, cancer surveillance
Health promotion project officer
Health sponsorship coordinator
Schools program officer
Team support worker
Ednet community educator
Outreach worker
Women's health educator
Health liaison worker
Aboriginal health education officer
Assistant community health worker
Assistant Aboriginal community health worker
Gay education services officer
Gay education and outreach officer
Assistant community health worker, women's health
Coordinator Aboriginal neighbourhood house
Area health education officer
Team manager
Assistant project officer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eighteen (18) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:- nine (9) core units
- nine (9) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Group B electives - at least five (5) units required from this group
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to three (3) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8462 | HLTPOP501C | Apply a population health framework | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D8466 | HLTPOP505C | Build capacity to promote health | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D2251 | CHCCD619B | Establish and maintain community, government and business partnerships | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8465 | HLTPOP504C | Evaluate a population health project | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8590 | CHCORG405D | Maintain an effective work environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD313 | HLTWHS401A | Maintain workplace WHS processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8464 | HLTPOP503C | Plan a population health project | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC794 | CHCAD603B | Provide systems advocacy services | 75 | Unit of competency |
| D8463 | HLTPOP502C | Work with the community to identify health needs | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice
It is recommended that one (1) or both units be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Other Relevant Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D123 | HLT42307 | Certificate IV in Population Health | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYZ8 | HLT46015 | Certificate IV in Population Health | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships