Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 4:52 AM AWST

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Diploma of Practice Management

Diploma of Practice Management

Qualification
National Code:
HLT57715
State Code:
AWI7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
685
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 22/12/2025 Current Approved
3.00 01/07/2023 Replaced Approved
2.00 01/03/2023 Replaced Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of business or practice managers who manage the operation of small to medium sized health practices.
 
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 = Fifteen (15)
- Ten (10) core units
- Five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- up to five (5) 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.
1. Core Units

These units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEI64 HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures 65 Unit of competency
AUK35 BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AVB15 HLTADM004 Manage health billing and accounting system 30 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
AUI44 BSBMGT502 Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
AUM52 BSBRSK501 Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
WG741 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to five (5) units must be completed from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEI54 HLTADM008 Administer and coordinate Telehealth services 40 Unit of competency
OCE48 BSBHRM530 Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs 30 Unit of competency
OCF28 BSBHRM528 Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits 60 Unit of competency
OCE69 BSBHRM529 Coordinate separation and termination processes 55 Unit of competency
OCF31 BSBMKG551 Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media 80 Unit of competency
OCE32 BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans 55 Unit of competency
AVB51 CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy 75 Unit of competency
OCE49 BSBMKG621 Develop organisational marketing strategy 55 Unit of competency
OCE07 BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
AVB45 CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system 30 Unit of competency
OCF40 BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix 55 Unit of competency
OCE23 BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement 55 Unit of competency
OCG13 BSBHRM521 Facilitate performance development processes 55 Unit of competency
OCF41 BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities 65 Unit of competency
OCG10 BSBINS501 Implement information and knowledge management systems 40 Unit of competency
OCF01 BSBAUD512 Lead quality audits 45 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
OCF32 BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations 60 Unit of competency
OCD88 BSBTWK503 Manage meetings 50 Unit of competency
OAE75 BSBPRC501 Manage procurement strategies 50 Unit of competency
OCG26 BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding 60 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
OEI33 HLTADM009 Manage Telehealth technology 60 Unit of competency
OCG04 BSBINS512 Monitor business records systems 35 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
OCE62 BSBAUD513 Report on quality audits 40 Unit of competency
OCD73 BSBHRM414 Use human resources information systems 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J111 HLT52012 Diploma of Practice Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

N/A

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10470) HEALTH PRACTICE MANAGER (LEVEL 5) Traineeship