Skill set Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:17 AM AWST
23/07/2026 7:17 AM AWST
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Smoking Cessation Skill Set
Smoking Cessation Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00040
HLTSS00040
State Code
AC488
AC488
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
4.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Transition Date
14/12/2024
Nominal Hours
160
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Approved |
Pathway Information
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Skill Set Entry Requirements
A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.
Target Group
Suggested words for statement of attainment
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ50 | HLTPOP014 | Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVC62 | CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ49 | HLTPOP015 | Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ48 | HLTPOP016 | Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent | 35 | Unit of competency |
