This qualification covers workers in the role of a supervisor or senior workplace trainer in a functional or operational unit/service in a healthcare setting providing health support services, health technical services, health care services, health professional support services and health administration services.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Supervisor | Assistant manager |
PACKAGING RULES 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 6 core units 9 elective units 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
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTIN403C Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
HLTSUP401B Supervise in a health setting
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 grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups.
Management/supervision
BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff
BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals
BSBMED305B Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan
BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
SITXHRM003A Roster staff
Performance
BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Training and development
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402A Assess competence
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
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Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries