HLT52207 - Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
The Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community 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 program delivery, management, policy or education functions.
Occupational titles for these workers may include, for example:
Senior Aboriginal health worker
Senior Torres Strait Islander health worker
Primary health care worker (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health)
Program manager (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health)
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
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
7 core units
8 elective units A wide range of elective units of competency is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for work with a focus on social and emotional well being
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 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
Core unitsDiploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Community Care)
HLTAHW505B Support and promote social and emotional well being of staff and clients
HLTAHW506B Apply a strategic approach to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health
Relevant electives
The following units of competency may be relevant electives for both qualifications:
Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
Additional electives may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules for each qualification. 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 elective units of competency 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 for social and emotional well being (SEWB) work
The following units are recommended for work in social and emotional well being. Employers may specify these electives as required for work at the Diploma level with a focus on social and emotional well being.
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL503A Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507A Support clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills
HLTAHW507B Work effectively in social and emotional well being
Please note These units of competency build on electives identified at Certificate IV level to proceed with a focus on social and emotional well being.
Other relevant electives
Sample electives are listed below and 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
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
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
To gain entry into HLT52207 Diiploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Community Care) a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from HLT43907 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Car (Community Care) (or equivalent):
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
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.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries