The Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care defines the knowledge and skills for workers involved in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and who work autonomously under the broad guidance of others.

The Diploma qualification covers workers who have a basis of skills and knowledge in primary health care practice, which they may apply in clinical, management or education functions.

Occupational titles for these workers may include, for example:

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.

Core unitsDiploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)

BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships

BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness

CHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication

HLTAHW502B Advocate on behalf of the community

HLTAHW503B Plan, develop and evaluate primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

HLTAHW504B Apply advanced skills in primary health care

HLTAHW505B Support and promote social and emotional well being of staff and clients

Relevant electives

Please note that elective units recommended for Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) are presented together with electives for Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care) and are listed after the core units for the Community Care qualification.

Entry requirements

Workers seeking enrolment in or credit for this qualification must be able to demonstrate current competence in the core units of competency required for Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice).

Work application

To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individuals are required to demonstrate practical application of skills and knowledge in a primary health care setting. 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.

Not Applicable

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries