Unit of competency Outline

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Provide information and support on environmental health issues

Provide information and support on environmental health issues

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP009
State Code
AVZ55
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information and support to community and householders on environmental health issues or hazards that may be of concern.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Address information needs of the community and householders
  • 1.1 Monitor and observe potential environmental health hazards or risks in the community and households as part of own work role
  • 1.2 Identify and discuss any issues of concern with community and householders to determine information needs and level of support required
  • 1.3 Discuss any difficulties or obstacles that may exist which have prevented the community and householders from being able to address issues of concern
2. Provide information and support
  • 2.1 Provide information and support about environmental health to community and householders
  • 2.2 Report any problems, difficulties or obstacles that are outside of area of responsibility or expertise in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8446 HLTPOP307C Provide information and support on environmental health issues Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS36 HLTPOP031 Provide information and support on environmental health issues Unit of competency