This qualification covers workers who undertake a range studies related to sleep disturbances

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

• Sleep technician

PACKAGING RULES

14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:

9 core units

5 elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:

-Group A elective which is required for work in sleep technology

-Group B 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 2 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 TGA or other public listing

Core units

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

HLTSL401D Prepare environment for sleep studies

HLTSL402D Prepare client for sleep study procedure

HLTSL403D Perform diagnostic sleep study

HLTSL404D Perform treatment sleep study

HLTSL408D Perform home based assessments for sleep studies

Group A elective required for work in sleep technology

The following unit or a unit with equivalent competency outcomes is required to work in sleep technology.

HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health

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 B 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 list of electives may facilitate selection.

BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBMKG413A Promote products and services

BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development

HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work

(Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.