Subjects
18 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising: 4 core units listed below, plus 14 elective units. Choose a minimum of 12 elective units from the list below, of which 3 must be taken from Group A, 3 must be taken from Group B and 6 must be taken from Group C. Choose the remaining 2 elective units from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with. | |
Core units | |
Contribute to environmental health operations | |
Assist with quick assessment of disease outbreak | |
Undertake a vector borne diseases surveillance program | |
Assist with field hygiene and sanitation | |
Group A: Specialisation elective units (Work Health and Safety) | |
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | |
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes | |
Contribute to WHS issue resolution | |
Assist with responding to incidents | |
Group B: Specialisation elective units | |
Operate environmental measuring devices | |
Monitor water handling and distribution practices | |
Conduct chlorine dosing of water at the point of supply | |
Participate in a land based deployed health capability | |
Sample and test drinking water | |
Group C: General elective units | |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships | |
Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Organise workplace information | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Organise personal work priorities and development | |
Write simple documents | |
Undertake a basic construction project | |
Apply sampling procedures | |
Provide first aid | |
Use hand tools | |
Use power tools/hand held operations | |
Provide services to clients | |
Conduct briefings and debriefings | |
