Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Health Administration
Certificate III in Health Administration
HLT37315
AWM6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 01/07/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 08/04/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of administrative workers in the health industry. These workers follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.
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 = Thirteen (13)- Five (5) core units
- Eight (8) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from the Administration group below
- 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.
Units of competency that contain:
- pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK35 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units - Administration
At least three (3) units must be completed from this group.
3. Other Electives
Up to four (4) elective units can be completed from this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF16 | BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AVC33 | CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVC57 | CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J069 | HLT32912 | Certificate III in Health Administration | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
N/A
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