HLT32307 - Certificate III in Indigenous Environmental Health
Certificate III in Indigenous Environmental Health
This qualification covers workers who are operational in a range of Population Health projects/programs particularly relating to Indigenous Environmental Health. Workers at this qualification level apply competencies normally used within established routines, methods and procedures in the fulfilment of work likely to be allocated by a Population Health professional. These workers contribute to the work of others through teamwork and coordination. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Indigenous environmental health worker
Environmental health officer
Healthy housing worker
Environmental health worker
Environmental health field support officer - Aboriginal communities
Indigenous public health officer
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
6 core units
9 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 3 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 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
CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
HLTPOP301C Work effectively in the population health sector
HLTPOP302C Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs
HLTPOP306C Establish agent of disease transmission and mode of control
HLTPOP307C Provide information and support on environmental health issues
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 3 units required
At least 3 electives are to be selected from the following units.
HLTPOP310C Monitor and maintain dog health in the community
HLTPOP311C Identify land care issues as they relate to health
HLTPOP315C Ensure provision of functional, durable health hardware items in home and community
HLTPOP319C Conduct testing and interpretation of results of community water supply
HLTPOP321C Assist with monitoring food storage and handling procedures in the community
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.