This qualification covers workers who manage, supervise and operate a hyperbaric therapy system and assume responsibility for the safe operation of the compression chamber.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Technical facility manager
Senior hyperbaric technical officer
Hyperbaric technical officer grade two
Hyperbaric system maintenance manager
Head hyperbaric technical officer
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
11 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
5 core units
6 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
At least 3 electives from the relevant electives listed below
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
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 2 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 NTIS or other public listing
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.
A minimum of 3 electives must be selected from the units listed below. Additional electives may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Group A 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
BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from the Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Technology:
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context