HLT44007 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, including specific health care programs.
These workers can be expected to flexibly assume a variety of job roles and undertake a broad range of tasks. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include, for example:
Aboriginal health worker community health
Torres Strait Islander health worker community health
Senior Aboriginal health worker
Senior Torres Strait Islander health worker
Community health worker (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health)
Stolen generations worker
Aboriginal hospital liaison officer
Aboriginal health education officer
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health work is an emerging area of work and occupational titles for those working in this area vary according to jurisdictional and workplace requirements.
Recognition
All workers are to be given the opportunity to have their competencies recognised prior to undertaking any training. Assessment should focus on demonstration of the critical aspects of evidence and underpinning knowledge and skills identified in the units of competency.
Subjects
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 electives which are recommended as a basis for proceeding to focus at diploma level on social and emotional well being, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and/or mental health work
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
Core unitsCertificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAHW303B Advocate for the rights and needs of community members
HLTAHW402B Assess and support client's social and emotional well being
HLTAHW408B Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health
HLTAHW409B Deliver health promotion programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Relevant electives
The following units of competency may be relevant electives for both qualifications:
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
Additional electives may be selected in line with the packaging rules for each certificate.
Electives selected must:
not be core units of competency specified for this qualification
be different from units of competency that have contributed to a lower level qualification
build on pre-requisites where specified
Please note
Certain electives may be specified as mandatory for specific work
Employers may specify that they prefer (or require) staff to have certain elective units of competency for specific work roles
Group A electives - recommended basis for SEWB, AOD or mental health focus
The following group of units of competency is recommended as a basis for proceeding to focus at Diploma level on social and emotional well being, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and/or mental health work
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
HLTAHW410B Work in AOD and mental health with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
Other relevant electives
The sample electives below are grouped for ease of access. Electives may be selected from any group and employers may specify that their employees should be competent in particular groupings of electives.
Other social and emotional well being electives
CHCTC403A Provide telephone counselling in crisis situations
CHCTC404A Provide competent suicide intervention in a telephone counselling context
CHCOHC407A Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
This qualification is proposed for workers with some breadth and depth of skills and knowledge in assessment and treatment of a wide range of presenting health problems for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Workers seeking enrolment in or credit for this qualification must be able to demonstrate competence in the following units of competency from HLT33207 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care:
HLTAHW301B Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health care context
HLTAHW302B Facilitate communication between clients and service providers
Certificate IV may be regarded by jurisdictions as the level at which an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker may function independently.
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individual workers are required to undertake supervised work placements in a primary health care setting, supplemented where required by simulated practical application of skills and knowledge. Individuals must demonstrate consistency of performance over time to achieve competency outcomes.
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.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries