Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Non-Emergency Client Transport

Certificate III in Non-Emergency Client Transport

Qualification
National Code:
HLT30212
State Code:
J054
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
490
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/05/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers workers who provide non-emergency transport and care of clients. Transport services of this kind are usually pre-arranged/booked and time of response is not given a high priority in comparison to emergency transport. Clients are those requiring transport and/or client care for non-acute or chronic illness or disability. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways. Occupational titles for this role may include:
Ambulance transport officer
Patient transport officer
Patient transport attendant

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
- ten (10) core units
- five (5) elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- 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 the TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD148 HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid 40 Unit of competency
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WD165 HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health 40 Unit of competency
WD048 HLTAMBFC301D Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care 20 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D0712 BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
D0835 BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
WD311 HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes 20 Unit of competency
D5761 HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context 20 Unit of competency
D5749 HLTAMBT301B Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Culturally Aware and Respectful Practice

It is recommended that one (1) or both units be chosen.
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. Other Relevant Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be completed from the other relevant units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD166 HLTHIR402D Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry 40 Unit of competency
D0835 BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
D5745 HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
D9310 CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people 50 Unit of competency
WC888 CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability 85 Unit of competency
WC843 CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D039 HLT30207 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Client Transport Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AYX7 HLT31115 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information