This qualification covers workers who perform hearing screenings and assessments to identify hearing impairment and to take appropriate action. This action may include referral for further audiological or medical assessment; coordinating programs for the prevention of hearing loss; and/or care management and education programs.

Workers in this area work in the area of medical or industrial provision of audiometric assessments. They may work in ear nose and throat specialist clinics, audiology or audiometry practices, Industrial settings or community and regional health settings.

Workers at this level do not prescribe or dispense hearing aids and are not qualified to work as independent practitioners.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Core

CHCPROM401B Share health information

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

HLTAU402C Conduct screening hearing tests for industrial hearing loss

HLTAU403C Conduct hearing assessments

HLTFA301C Apply first aid

HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

Group A OHS elective - required for audiometric assessment work

The following occupational health and safety unit or a unit with equivalent competency outcomes is required for work in audiometric assessment at this level.

HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Other relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following sample electives may facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs:

BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBMKG413A Promote products and services

BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development

BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

HLTAU501C Conduct screening hearing tests for children

HLTSTE301C Clean reusable medical equipment (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )

AUDIOMETRY SKILL SET

Due to the employment profile of the Health industry there are some areas where offering a full qualification would not match industry requirements.

The Audiometry skill set is recommended for individuals wishing to gain a set of skills for undertaken hearing screening and assessment to complement another health qualification where the person is undertaking screening and assessment as part of their role, such as an enrolled nurse or Aboriginal health worker.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries