This qualification covers workers who manage, supervise and operate a hyperbaric therapy system and assume responsibility for the safe operation of the compression chamber.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Technical facility manager | Senior hyperbaric technical officer |
Hyperbaric technical officer grade two | Hyperbaric system maintenance manager |
Head hyperbaric technical officer |
PACKAGING RULES 11 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 5 core units 6 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: At least 3 electives from the relevant electives listed below Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice 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
HLTHY505D Manage the maintenance of hyperbaric systems
HLTHY506D Identify and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
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.
A minimum of 3 electives must be selected from the units listed below. Additional electives may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
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
BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan
BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
HLTAP501C Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B )
HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTWHS501A Manage workplace WHS processes
TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402B Assess competence
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
Not Applicable
To gain entry to HLT50707 Diploma of Hyperbaric Technology a candidate must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from the HLT41507 Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Technology:
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTHY401D Prepare multi-place hyperbaric chamber
HLTHY402D Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber
HLTHY403D Conduct post compression routines
HLTHY404D Implement emergency procedures for hyperbaric chamber
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Desirable courses to be undertaken before entry to this qualification are:
The American Society of Testing Materials Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems and Oxygen Systems Course
The American Society of Testing Materials Operation and Maintenance (oxygen) Course
Not Applicable
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries