HLT30121 Cert III Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care reflects the role of individuals working in health care support roles in a diversity of locations including urban, rural and remote settings. It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work under general supervision as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. At this level, work involves the provision of generalist health services and the use of some discretion and judgment within the parameters of clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector.
Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course. The BKSB assessment is not used to determine eligibility for entry, but to indicate where students may require further assistance to develop the literacy and numeracy skills embedded in the qualification.
Provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity documentation. This course is an Indigenous-specific program that allows Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for identified positions within the Health sector, such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker. The University accepts any or all the following documents to verify an applicant as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations person:
(a) certified copies of the applicant’s Confirmation of Identity documents. A Confirmation of Identity document is usually provided by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation. The documentation names the individual and confirms they are a recognised member of a specified Indigenous Australian community;
(b) Native Title documentation issued by a Prescribed Body Corporate which specifically names the applicant or provides other formal evidence of ancestral or familial ties; or
(c) in the absence of (a) or (b), an original Statutory Declaration signed by the applicant, accompanied by two supporting documents of verification from a recognised cultural consultant/referee.
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Mandatory requirements -
To complete this course, you will be required to complete an approved work placement of 120 hours. Students who are currently working in a relevant role may be eligible to undertake placement with their existing employer, subject to approval from the relevant Educational Team Leader and agreement from the employer.
You will be required to complete a Placement Application Form. This form allows you to apply for approval to complete your placement within your workplace or alternatively, request to attend a CQUniversity-sourced placement. If your workplace does not meet the required criteria for the training package to undertake your placement hours then, CQUniversity will arrange a work placement for you.
CQUniversity’s Workforce Integrated Learning (WIL) team will aim to source a placement located within your community; however, circumstances may require you to relocate to complete the placement.
Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course and it is important that students ensure they can meet the requirements for these checks. Mandatory Check inquiries can be directed to WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au and further detailed information can be sourced by clicking on the following link: IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS WIL DOCUMENT.
You may also be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with the host organisation and placement may be subject to you meeting the organisation's requirements.
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AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector.
At this level, work involves the provision of generalist health services and the use of some discretion and judgment within the parameters of clearly defined plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This program is typically delivered over a 46 week period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
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HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
ELECTIVES HLTAID011 Provide First Aid to be credited as an elective unit. |
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CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTASEW002 | Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
1 | HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems |
1 | HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
1 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
2 | HLTAADV001 - Support clients to access health services |
2 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
3 | HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role |
3 | HLTAMED001 - Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
3 | HLTAHCS002 - Assist with health assessments |
4 | CHCAOD002 - Work with clients who are intoxicated |
4 | CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
5 | CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
5 | HLTASEW002 - Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients |
5 | CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma informed care |
RPL only
RPL Core | ||||
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HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
RPL Electives | ||||
CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTASEW002 | Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role |
HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services |
CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
HLTASEW002 | Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients |
This program is typically delivered over a 46 week period, however as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid to be credited as an elective unit.
Core | ||||
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HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Electives | ||||
CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTASEW002 | Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems |
1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
1 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
1 | HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
2 | HLTAADV001 - Support clients to access health services |
2 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
3 | HLTAMED001 - Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
3 | HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role |
3 | HLTAHCS002 - Assist with health assessments |
4 | CHCAOD002 - Work with clients who are intoxicated |
4 | CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
5 | HLTASEW002 - Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients |
5 | CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
5 | CHCMHS007 - Work effectively in trauma informed care |
This program will be delivered over 12 months.
Students will have access to on-line resources and assessments via the CQU Moodle and other relevant resources. Students will be supported by face to face delivery, telephone, email and ZOOM sessions. Students will also have access to on-line Library resources and learning support. Students will also be required to complete on job assessment with third party verification. Students must attend practical skills workshops that includes a summary of the unit learning material, followed by practical/simulated skills assessments. Within the duration of the program, students must attend 40 hours of simulated skills development in a clinical learning environment at CQ University. Students must have successfully commenced or completed the Unit written assessments in Moodle units prior to attending the practical skills workshop.
DELIVERY SEQUENCE Units must be completed in this order, enrol into only two units at a time. |
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HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAADV001 | Support clients to access health services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHCS002 | Assist with health assessments | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAWOR001 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAMED001 | Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCCS037 | Visit client residence | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
2 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
3 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
4 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
5 | HLTAADV001 - Support clients to access health services |
6 | HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
7 | HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems |
8 | CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
9 | HLTAHCS002 - Assist with health assessments |
10 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
11 | CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues |
12 | CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
13 | HLTAWOR001 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role |
14 | HLTAMED001 - Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
15 | CHCCCS037 - Visit client residence |
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Practical Task |
RPL |
Written/Electronic Assessment |
Third Party Verification |
Project |
Location | Mackay City |
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Start Date | To Be Advised |
End Date | To Be Advised |
Start Time | To Be Advised |
End Time | To Be Advised |
Compulsory | Yes |
Location | Rockhampton North |
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Start Date | To Be Advised |
End Date | To Be Advised |
Start Time | To Be Advised |
End Time | To Be Advised |
Compulsory | Yes |
Timetable Information
Please access your timetable via the link here. Click on your chosen Course Room Guide, then locate the tab of Campus that you are enrolled in to view your timetable.
Residential schools for this course are conducted on campus in Mackay City and Rockhampton North campuses.
Throughout the duration of this course, students will be required to undertake a 1 x 5-day block of residential school.
Residential school dates will be confirmed by your teacher in accordance with your commencement intake and course progression. Students are advised to confirm dates with their teacher prior to making travel and personal arrangements.