This qualification provides an entry level for Population Health work or as an additional qualification to those with existing specialist/clinical health qualifications. It covers workers who would contribute to the implementation of Population Health projects/programs by applying significant judgement in carrying out broad plans set out by Population Health professionals. These workers may be responsible for managing the work of others.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Cancer notifications coordinator
Area manager, health promotions
Community development worker
Coordinator, needle and syringe exchange program
Community health worker
Coordinator, regional women's health
Coordinator, Aboriginal neighbourhood house
Environmental health worker
Environmental technical officer
Health promotion coordinator
Gay men's education support officer
Manager, migrant health services
Health sponsorship coordinator
Project manager
Immunisation and TB coordinator
Regional coordinator
Immunisation officer
Regional programs coordinator
Peer education officer
Senior project officer
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
22 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
10 core units
12 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Group B electives - at least 7 units required from this group
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 4 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.
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
Group B electives - at least 7 units required
At least 7 electives are to be selected from the following units.
LGAEHRH506B Monitor premises to minimise the spread of infectious diseases
LGAEHRR501C Implement council's responsibilities in food safety
LGAEHRW507A Plan and coordinate a waste collection / recycling service
LGAEHRW601B Conduct waste management audits and assess needs
RTD4802A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity
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.
Selection from the following list is recommended.
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework