This qualification covers workers employed by State Ambulance authorities and non-emergency transport companies to provide emergency and non-emergency client care and transport services.
Occupational titles for this role may include:
Ambulance officer | Ambulance paramedic |
Ambulance transport attendant |
PACKAGING RULES 14 units of competency are required for this qualification, including: 7 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 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 NTIS or other public listing |
Core units
HLTAMBAE501C Implement safe access and egress in an emergency
HLTAMBAS501B Conduct clinical assessment (Note pre-requs: HLTAP401B , HLTAMBCR401B )
HLTAMBCR502B Deliver standard clinical care (Note pre-requs: HLTAP401B , HLTAMBCR401B )
HLTAMBFC402C Communicate in complex or difficult situations (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBFC301C )
HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTHIR402C Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
HLTOHS456B Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work
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
Elective units of competency may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following groups of electives may address the needs of specific work environments.
Emergency work
HLTAMBAE504C Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B , HLTAMBCR502B )
HLTAMBSC503B Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency
HLTAMBT402C Transport emergency clients (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBT301B )
Rescue work
PUASAR001B Participate in a rescue operation (Note pre-requ: PUAEME001B )
PUASAR002B Undertake road accident rescue (Note pre-requ: PUEME002C )
PUASAR003B Undertake technical rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR002B )
PUASAR004B Undertake vertical rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR001B )
PUASAR005B Undertake confined space rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR001B )
PUASAR006B Undertake trench rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR001B )
PUASAR007B Undertake structural collapse rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR001B )
PUASAR008B Search as a member of a land search team (Note pre-requ: PUAFIR201B )
PUASAR009B Participate in an aquatic rescue operation (Note pre-requ: PUAEME001B )
Management and administration
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
HLTAMBC403C Coordinate resources (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBC401C )
HLTAMBSC502C Manage the scene of a special event (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B , HLTAMBCR502B )
HLTHIR501B Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
Training and mentoring
BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
HLTAMBCR504C Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B , HLTAMBCR502B )
TAEASS301A Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402A Assess competence
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
Not Applicable
Entry requirements
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTAMBAE403C Follow procedures for routine safe removal of client
HLTAMBCR401B Deliver basic clinical care (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B )
HLTAMBFC301C Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTAMBSC401B Manage routine scene and promote public safety
HLTAMBT301B Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Not Applicable
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries