This qualification covers workers who undertake specialized procedures related to sleep disturbances, and analyse and interpret sleep study recordings to provide a report for diagnostic purposes.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Sleep technician |
PACKAGING RULES 13 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 6 core units 7 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 below 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 |
Core units
HLTAP501B Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B )
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes
HLTSL505C Analyse and interpret recording of sleep study (Note pre-requs: HLTSL401C , HLTSL402C , HLTSL403C , HLTSL404C )
HLTSL506C Perform specialised procedures
HLTSL507C Provide care and maintenance of sleep study and monitoring equipment
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 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
Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
The following list of electives may facilitate selection.
BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system
BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBMKG413A Promote products and services
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
HLTHIR501B Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTOHS501A Manage workplace OHS processes
Not Applicable
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 Sleep Technology:
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
HLTSL401C Prepare environment for sleep studies
HLTSL402C Prepare client for sleep study procedure
HLTSL403C Perform diagnostic sleep study
HLTSL404C Perform treatment sleep study
HLTSL408C Perform home based assessments for sleep studies
Not Applicable
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries