This qualification covers workers who provide a range of assistance functions to Dietitians and Food Service Managers. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Nutrition assistant | Dietetic assistant |
PACKAGING RULES 16 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 9 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 3 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
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTNA301C Provide assistance to nutrition and dietetic services
HLTNA302C Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTNA303C Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans
HLTNA304C Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs
HLTOHS200B Participate in 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 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. The grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups and employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
Nutrition and dietetic assistance
HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices
HLTNA305C Support food services in menu and meal order processing
Working with clients
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children
HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Work relationships
BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries