Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health

Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health

Qualification
National Code:
HLT26120
State Code:
BGH7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
24/12/2020
Approved Date
14/05/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
380
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/03/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 18/03/2021 Current Approved
1.00 24/12/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification may be used as a pathway for workforce entry into indigenous environmental health work. At this level, work takes place under direct and regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative 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 five (5) units from the list below
- up to one (1) unit from the list below, or any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units

All three (3) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCS37 HLTPOP030 Determine and implement disease prevention and control measures 60 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
OCS40 HLTPOP029 Work in a population health context 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to six (6) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
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
OCS14 HLTPOP033 Identify pest control strategies 70 Unit of competency
AVC46 CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies 45 Unit of competency
OCS35 HLTPOP032 Monitor and maintain dog health in the community 50 Unit of competency
OCS39 HLTPOP028 Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems 30 Unit of competency
OCS42 HLTPOP026 Monitor and maintain sewage or effluent systems 50 Unit of competency
OCS41 HLTPOP027 Monitor and maintain water supply 50 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
OCS44 HLTPOP025 Provide basic repairs and maintenance to health hardware and fixtures 70 Unit of competency
OCS36 HLTPOP031 Provide information and support on environmental health issues 40 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
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYY0 HLT26115 Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06030) ABORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (LEVEL 2) Traineeship