Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary

HLT40113 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Primary Health Care
Blended Learning Bundamba, Nurunderi, Toowoomba
Course summary
Bundamba : Blended Learning : Starts on 13-04-2015 and 13-07-2015 and 6-10-2015
Nurunderi : Blended Learning : Starts on 13-04-2015 and 13-07-2015 and 6-10-2015
Toowoomba : Blended Learning : Starts on 13-04-2015 and 13-07-2015 and 6-10-2015
Full fee: $8,030
Subsidised: $2,406
Concession: $1,000
Careers: Health Professionals, Indigenous Health Workers
Outcome: Certificate IV
Learn how to make a real difference in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by providing
culturally-specific, clinical and primary health care services to improve clients' physical, social and mental
wellbeing.
Course details
This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers who form part of a
team providing clinical and primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, families
and community groups. They work with patients, clients and visitors to hospitals and health clinics and assist in
arranging, coordinating and providing health care in community health clinics.
TAFE Queensland South West offer three study streams for this qualification:
Chronic Disease
Administration and Human Resources
Workplace Training
Please refer to the 'Units' section or the Course Guide for information as to which units of competency are in each
stream.
The preferred pathway into the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care with
TAFE Queensland South West is following the completion of the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander Primary Health Care.
Higher Level Skills! Eligible students can access a Higher Level Skills subsidy for this course. For more
information, please get in touch, or you can visit the Training Queensland website.
We also have a range of Financial Support and Student Loan options available, so make sure you review these to
see which option best suits you.
If you have industry current skills and experience, but not a formal qualification, you may be eligible for
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Contact us to discuss how RPL might benefit you.
Prior to enrolling, please take a moment to read the TAFE Queensland Student Rules, our Student Handbook and
our Refund Policy for further information about your rights and responsibilities as a student. Fees are subject to
change at any time without prior notice. Please check at the time of enrolment for confirmed fees.
Study Pathways
Following the completion of this qualification, students may choose to progress to the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Topics:
Topics covered in this course include:
working within a relevant legal and ethical framework
work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members
undertake basic health assessments
assess and support client’s social and emotional wellbeing
plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context
Please refer to the 'Units' section for further information.
Career prospects:
Primary Health Care Worker
Team Leader
Advanced Health Worker
Hours of study:
Bundamba
Full time: 1.5 years - Blended delivery (Monthly Classes)
Students studying via this mode will complete their study externally, and will also participate in training at
Bundamba 3 days per month. Students who attend each month may progress through the program at a faster rate.
Please refer to the Timetable for details regarding class dates and times.
It is recommended that students undertake a minimum of 15 hours per week of self-directed study outside of
classroom delivery at Bundamba.
Students not currently employed as a Primary Health Care Worker/Clinician in the Primary Health Care sector must
enrol and complete a maximum of 500 hours of Vocational Placement (organised in conjunction with the teacher).
Toowoomba
Full time: 1.5 years - Blended delivery (Block Training)
Students studying via this mode will complete their study externally, and will also participate in block training
(ABSTUDY is available at Toowoomba and Nurunderi). Within the duration of the program, students must attend a
minimum of six blocks of study at Toowoomba (and/or Nurunderi). Please refer to the Timetable for details
regarding block dates and times.
It is recommended that students undertake a minimum of 15 hours per week of self-directed study outside of block
delivery at TAFE.
Students not currently employed as a Primary Health Care Worker/Clinician in the Primary Health Care sector must
enrol and complete a maximum of 500 hours of Vocational Placement (organised in conjunction with the teacher).
Nurunderi (Cherbourg)
Full time: 1.5 years - Blended delivery (Block Training)
Students studying via this mode will complete their study externally, and will also participate in block training
(ABSTUDY is available at Nurunderi and Toowoomba). Within the duration of the program, students must attend a
minimum of six blocks of study at Nurunderi and/or Toowoomba. Please refer to the Timetable for details regarding
block dates and times. Please note that students may need to attend some blocks of study at Toowoomba in
order to complete six blocks within the 1.5 years.
It is recommended that students undertake a minimum of 15 hours per week of self-directed study outside of the
block delivery at TAFE.
Students not currently employed as a Primary Health Care Worker/Clinician in the Primary Health Care sector must
enrol and complete a maximum of 500 hours of Vocational Placement (organised in conjunction with the teacher).
Resources required:
Students will be provided with:
learning resources and assessment guides (posted following enrolment - hard copy resources)
When attending training at TAFE, students require:
closed-in shoes
their learning and assessment materials
personal stationery, including pens
Please note - students who wish to attend blocks in Toowoomba and/or Nurunderi and are eligible for ABSTUDY
must apply a minimum of 6 weeks prior.
Relevant documents:
Course Guide - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care [PDF 711kB]
Timetable - Nurunderi (Cherbourg) - 2015 [PDF 239kB]
Timetable - Toowoomba - 2015 [PDF 240kB]
Timetable - Bundamba - 2015 [PDF 237kB]
New Student Personal Details and Enrolment Form - Term 2 2015 Intake - Bundamba [PDF 252kB]
New Student Personal Details and Enrolment Form - Term 2 2015 Intake - Toowoomba and Nurunderi [PDF
250kB]
Entry requirements
Mandatory Entry Requirements
Whilst there are no mandatory training package entry requirements for this course, to ensure students have the
best opportunity to succeed in this program, TAFE Queensland South West strongly recommends that prospective
students are existing workers in the primary health care industry and/or have completed a Certificate III in
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Recommended Entry Requirements
To successfully complete this course within the specified timeframe, it is strongly recommended that students
have completed the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or are existing
workers in the industry. By completing the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health
Care prior to the Certificate IV, students will have the opportunity to build essential skills and knowledge that will
increase their chances of successfully completing the Certificate IV. By completing the Certificate III first,
students will also be reducing the number of units and Vocational Placement hours they will be required to
complete in the 1.5 year Certificate IV duration.
Enrolment Pattern
The packaging rules for this qualification require the completion of twenty-one (21) units of competency, including
fourteen (14) core units and seven (7) elective units. Students who are not currently employed as a Primary Health
Care Worker/Clinician in the Primary Health Care sector also need to enrol in Vocational Placement.
Direct entry for this course is available each term (provided the recommended entry requirements have been
carefully considered). Students are to enrol in all fourteen (14) core units, plus all seven (7) units for the study
stream of their choice (Chronic Disease, Administration and Human Resources, or Workplace Training), as well as
Vocational Placement, if required.
Units
HLTAHW022 Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health (Core)
HLTAHW017 Assess and support client's social and emotional wellbeing (Core)
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures (Core)
HLTAHW019 Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
(Core)
HLTAHW006 Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members (Core)
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety (Core)
HLTAHW023 Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs (Core)
HLTAHW018 Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context (Core)
HLTAID003 Provide first aid (Core)
HLTAHW021 Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care (Core)
HLTAHW037 Support the safe use of medications (Core)
HLTAHW007 Undertake basic health assessments (Core)
HLTAHW005 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context (Core)
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework (Core)
TAEASS402B Assess competence (Workplace Training, Elective)
TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment (Workplace Training, Elective)
BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources (Administration and HR, Elective)
BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities (Administration and HR, Elective)
CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development (Workplace Training, Elective)
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health (Chronic
Disease Care, Elective)
TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes (Workplace Training, Elective)
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning (Workplace Training, Elective)
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace (Workplace Training, Elective)
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness (Administration and HR, Elective)
CHCMH504E Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues (Chronic Disease Care, Elective)
CHCCS403C Provide brief intervention (Chronic Disease Care, Elective)
HLTAHW028 Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care (Chronic Disease Care, Elective)
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues (Administration and HR, Elective)
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction (Workplace Training, Elective)
BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff (Administration and HR, Elective)
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Administration and HR, Elective)
HLTAHW032 Supervise individual workers (Administration and HR, Elective)
CHCICS406B Support client self-management (Chronic Disease Care, Elective)
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector (Chronic Disease Care, Elective)
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (Chronic Disease Care, Elective)
VPC120 Vocational Placement (Vocational Placement Scheme)
There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the
region for more information.
Last updated on 9 March 2015